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Jet Star Food Mart

4858 S Cottage Grove Ave

Last inspected Nov 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Jet Star Food Mart last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 4, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Oct 8, 2024 to Nov 4, 2026.
Has Jet Star Food Mart ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 8, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Complaint

Nov 4, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 8, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s Notes

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

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

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

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

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

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source

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