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JET STAR FOOD MART

4858 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

JET STAR FOOD MART has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 12, 2017. The most recent inspection, on October 8, 2024, recorded 6 infractions.

None of the 8 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 16, 2023. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 8, 2024. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 16, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 8, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 8, 2024. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFIED AS REQUIRED.
    • 2. 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.
    • 38. 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.
    • 49. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 57. 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. Complaint

    12 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE
    • 2. 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
    • 10. 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
    • 21. 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
    • 38. 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
    • 47. 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.
    • 48. 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
    • 49. 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.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CHIP RACKS CLEANED AND ALL CARDBOARD HOLDERS REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. 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.
    • 57. 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. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 49. 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, SELLING FLOOR AND IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER STORE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Must provide thermometers in all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.
    • 42. 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. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 2. 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)
    • 3. 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).
    • 32. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Must provide thermometers in all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.
    • 42. 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. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
  8. License

    7 infractions

    • 11. 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
    • 21. * 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
    • 24. 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
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.

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