Jet Star Food Mart

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Inspections

1. Oct 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFIED AS REQUIRED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE SAUCE FOR CHIPS AND ITALIAN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTINIG AT THE BOTTOM OR SIDES. ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ESPECIALLY INSIDE DOOR 3,4,AND 5.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT FINISHED. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE. ALSO NOTED GAPS IN THE REAR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND FLOOR. MUST SEAL.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jun 26, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HOLD FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

3. Jun 16, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     UPON ENTERING FACILITY OBSERVED HOT HOLDING OF TCS FOOD PRODUCTS IN STEAM HOLDING UNIT. NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATE POSTED HOWEVER IT DOES NOT BELONG TO THE PERSON ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE THAT WHEN HOLDING, PREPARING OR SERVING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS A CERTIFICATE HOLDER MUST BE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO SOAP FOR HANDWASHING AT REAR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDS SINKS PROPERLY STOCKED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ADDED SOAP TO SINK DURNING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     FOUND GROUND BEEF IN STEAM TABLE AT 111 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE ALL HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS SHOUD BE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOOD PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $35.00 6 POUNDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROX 10-20 RAT DROPPINGS IN CORNERS AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SERVERAL SMALL FLIES IN FRONT SERVING AREA 10-12 AND 10-18 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CORRECT ALL RODENT DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CHEESE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE SANITIZER WHEN WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     ALL SHELVES IN FRONT SERVING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, PAPER AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CHIP RACKS CLEANED AND ALL CARDBOARD HOLDERS REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HOLD FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

4. Nov 15, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR, CLEAN SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, CLEAN HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, SELLING FLOOR AND IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER STORE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

5. Apr 30, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     Observed broken sliding door on rear cooler in rear prep area. Cooler has cardboard in place of broken glass. Must repair to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     Observed cracked flooring in rear of store. Must repair and maintain same. Observed items stored on the floor throughout rear of store. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     Must provide thermometers in all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

   • Not serious Minor

     APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

     Observed food handler in front prep area without proper hair restraint. All food handlers must wear hair restraints (hat, hair net, etc.) while in front prep area. Must maintain same.

6. Apr 26, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Critical

     FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

     Observed 3 door display cooler unable to maintain proper temperature of 40F or less. Observed ambient air temperatures of 51.4F - 55.4F. Must keep at refrigeration at 40F or less at all times. Cooler has been emptied, tagged and held for inspection. Must not use cooler until temperature restored to 40F or less, and tag has been removed by City of Chicago. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

   • Serious Critical

     POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

     Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the display case coolers ranging in temperatures from 51.8F -55.4F: milk, raw eggs, french onion dip, deli meats (beef, turkey, bologna, etc.) and beef sausage. All potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less or 140F or higher. Operator voluntarily discarded approximately 50 lbs of denatured foods, valued at $50. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     Observed broken sliding door on rear cooler in rear prep area. Cooler has cardboard in place of broken glass. Must repair to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     Observed cracked flooring in rear of store. Must repair and maintain same. Observed items stored on the floor throughout rear of store. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     Must provide thermometers in all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

   • Not serious Minor

     APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

     Observed food handler in front prep area without proper hair restraint. All food handlers must wear hair restraints (hat, hair net, etc.) while in front prep area. Must maintain same.

7. Jun 23, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK.

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.

8. Jun 12, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Critical

     ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

     INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

     PROVIDE CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN COURSE. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

     INSTALL EXTENDING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK.

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.