Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639488
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN · 13227 S BRAINARD AVE
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND A MALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYES WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE MOP SINK WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN MULTIPLE PLACES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND THE CFM ON SITE HAS NO CURRENT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303710
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN · 13227 S BRAINARD AVE
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 53F, ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 54F, 2 GALLONS OF MILK AT 54F, ABOUT 20 SMALL CONTAINERS OF RANCH DRESSING AND TZATZIKI SAUCE AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS INSIDE (MILK) AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 54F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 8 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2214191
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN · 13227 S BRAINARD AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-102.12 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. PIC HAD COPIES OF THE SERVSAFE CERTIFICATES ISSUED OCTOBER 25, 2017. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATES ASAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS, GRILL AND STOVE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE PIPES ALONG THE WALL CONNECTED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129350
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN · 13227 S BRAINARD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES ON 2ND FLOOR ROO. MUST REPAIR ALL SHELVES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DISH RACK UNIT AND BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUSTY CEILING ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND UN CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT, REAR PREP AREA, HALLWAY BY HAND SINK,MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS OR PAINT.ALSO FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2065150
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN · 13227 S BRAINARD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALOMG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIRLD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PRE AREA
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632859
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN · 13227 S BRAINARD AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVERD FRONT COLD HOLDING UNIT BELOW THE GRILL AT IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMPERATURE OF 49.2F. THIS COOLER HOLDS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. THIS COLD HOLDING COOLER WILL BE HELD FOR INSPECTION/TAGGED UNTIL REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLER LISTED ABOVE SUCH AS: 5lbs OF POLISH AT 53.1F, 3lbs PIZZA PUFFS AT 50.3F, 10lbs OF PORK KABOBS AT 47.5F, 15lbs of chicken at 45.4f AND 10lbs HAMBURGER AT 44.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 43lbs OF FOOD AT $350 COST. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1387840 DATE 7-6-15, (45)MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,DUST DEBRIS AND GREASE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. ALSO LIGHT SHIELDS,VENT COVER, FLITER AND HOOD ABOVE GRILL. MUST CLEAN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH STORAGE AREAS. MUST ORGANIZE FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387840
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN · 13227 S BRAINARD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALL BEHING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,HAS DIRT BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN THE LIGHT BSHIELDS IN PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP OOOLERS IN PREP AND REAR OF PREMISES
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496278
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN · 13227 S BRAINARD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES ON THE 2ND FL AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS SOME CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS ON THE 1ST/2ND FL., INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS,
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ITEMS FOUND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORAGE AREA ON THE 2ND FL IS NOT ORGANIZED OR CLUTTER FREE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AREA.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE MACHINE HANDLE UP.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154894
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN · 13227 S BRAINARD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: CLEAN AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA (SPILLS).
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154381
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN · 13227 S BRAINARD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT SHELVES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA (CHIPPED PAINT).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, VENTILATION HOOD.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND DIN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154362
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN · 13227 S BRAINARD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMP SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXTENDING FAUCET TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT SHELVES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA (CHIPPED PAINT).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, VENTILATION HOOD.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND DIN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
484259
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN · 13227 S BRAINARD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
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 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER, STORAGE SHELVES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
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.OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE KNIFE STORAGE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
39
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORING SANITIZER.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS OR BASEBALL CAPS TO CONFINE HAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
166210
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN · 13227 S BRAINARD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR IN THE STOREROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. THE WALL BEHIND THE SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD. TO REPAIR SAME.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60633
22 of 26 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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