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222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ · Chicago, IL 60654
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHICAGO PITA on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAINT THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE CABINETS UNDER THE PREP SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASH AREA. REPAIR THE OPEN GAPS ON THE COUNTERTOP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING VALVE UNDER THE PREP SINK.
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machine. Must clean/sanitize and maintain ice machine.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Ceiling light cover cracked above 3-compartment sink. Must replace light cover.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Prep handwash bowl pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain.
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390 of 484 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1768223.
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