Chicago · Official inspection records

PITA KABAB

5701 N CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PITA KABAB on .

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166274

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA KABAB · 5701 N CALIFORNIA AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098823

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA KABAB · 5701 N CALIFORNIA AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098532

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA KABAB · 5701 N CALIFORNIA AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS WHILE EMPLOYEES ARE PREPPING AND WASHING DISHES:- EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK 73.4F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 75F, WOMENS BATHROOM 75.8F AND MENS BATHROOM 76.7F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2060102 DATED 6/12/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#14) NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1975283 DATED 11/8/2016 NOT CORRECTED:- #38)OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN FRONT AREA WHERE PREPARED AND COOKED. SALADS ARE MADE, RAW MEAT IS HANDLED AND COOKED FOOD IS SERVED, CASH IS HANDLED AND ONLY HAND SINK IS THROUGH A DOORWAY WITH SWINGING DOORS AND OVER 25 FT FROM COOK ON GRILL AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE/COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IF NECESSARY. #41)OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-42-090

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2060102 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #33)NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35)NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA, SECOND FLOOR CEILING AND WALLS ON SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/R REPLACE.... NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT,EXTERIOR EXHAUST FAN AT THE REAR REP AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #45)NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PEELING AND FLAKING FINISH ON RACKS IN REAR 'COCA-COLA' 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REFINISH RACKS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ACCUMULATED DUST ON EXHAUST VENT IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. UNSCREENED VENT TO OUTSIDE ABOVE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN EXHAUST VENT AND SCREEN WALL VENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPE UNDER MEN'S WASHROOM HANDSINK LEAKS. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 2ND FLOOR AREA IS CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. STORE ALL ELSE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT OR HAT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE PREP TABLES, NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL DIRTY WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2060194

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA KABAB · 5701 N CALIFORNIA AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1975283 DATED 11/8/2016 NOT CORRECTED:- #38)OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN FRONT AREA WHERE PREPARED AND COOKED. SALADS ARE MADE, RAW MEAT IS HANDLED AND COOKED FOOD IS SERVED, CASH IS HANDLED AND ONLY HAND SINK IS THROUGH A DOORWAY WITH SWINGING DOORS AND OVER 25 FT FROM COOK ON GRILL AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE/COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IF NECESSARY. #41)OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA, SECOND FLOOR CEILING AND WALLS ON SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/R REPLACE.... NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT,EXTERIOR EXHAUST FAN AT THE REAR REP AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2060102

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA KABAB · 5701 N CALIFORNIA AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OR SERVICE COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.5F ND 44.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS TO BE IMPROPER:-MIXED CABBAGE AND CARROTS 59.4F, CUCUMBER AND LETTUCE 50.7F, SLICED TOMATOES 54.3F, EGG PLANT 50.9F, WHEAT 46.4F, DOLMA(RICE WRAPPED IN VEGETABLE LEAVES 48.2F, POTATO PUFFS 44.6F, MEAT ROLLS 44.1F, EGGS 45.5F, MILK 48.2F, BEEF 44.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1500 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1975283 DATED 11/8/2016 NOT CORRECTED:- #38)OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN FRONT AREA WHERE PREPARED AND COOKED. SALADS ARE MADE, RAW MEAT IS HANDLED AND COOKED FOOD IS SERVED, CASH IS HANDLED AND ONLY HAND SINK IS THROUGH A DOORWAY WITH SWINGING DOORS AND OVER 25 FT FROM COOK ON GRILL AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE/COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IF NECESSARY. #41)OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA, SECOND FLOOR CEILING AND WALLS ON SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/R REPLACE.... NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT,EXTERIOR EXHAUST FAN AT THE REAR REP AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975283

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA KABAB · 5701 N CALIFORNIA AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: : OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1610037 DATED 1/15/16 NOT CORRECTED. #45 NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HADNLER EMPLOYEES HAVE COMPLETED THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER / COLD HOLD UNIT WITH BOTTOM INTERIOR IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM INTERIOR OF COOLER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN COOLER ARE RUSTY. MUST REPAINT ALL RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOMS AND SIDES. DEGREASE CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: : OBSERVED MISSING FAN COVER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HANDINK IS NEEDED IN FRONT AREA WHERE PREPARRED AND COOKED. SALADS ARE MADE, RAW MEAT IS HANDLED AND COOKED FOOD IS SERVED, CASH IS HANDLED AND ONLY HAND SINK IS THROUGH A DOORWAY WITH SWINGING DOORS AND OVER 25 FT FROM COOK ON GRILL AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE/COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IF NECESSARY.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS COULD NOT BE LOCATED WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS AT ALL TIMES

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES STORED IN MOP SINK. MOP SINK IS FOR MOP ONLY. NO DISHES OF ANY KIND ARE TO BE STORED OR WASHED IN MOP SINK. ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED PROPERLY AWAY FROM ALL FOOD PRODUCT. OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR IN KITHCEN AND FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1971056

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA KABAB · 5701 N CALIFORNIA 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: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION/ COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA ON NORTH WALL AT 53.0F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING HUMMES, BABA GANUSH, SLICED TOMATOES, AND CUT LEAFY GREENS.UNIT TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5 LBS OF HUMMES AT 48.9 F VALUED AT $5, 3 LBS OF BABA GANUSH VALUED AT $5 AT 49.8F, OBSERVED 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES VALUED AT $5 AT 49.9F ALL WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNIT FOUND AT 53.0F. OBSERVED 1/2 LB OF COOKED CHICKEN VALUED AT $2 AT 88.7F AND 1/2 LB OF COOKED BEEF VALUED AT $4 ON COUNTER AT 88.9F NOT PART OF A COOLING PROCESS. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED MANUAL DISHWASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED MANUAL DISHWASHER WASHING AND RINSING DISHES WITHOUT SANITIZING DISHES. OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED AT 50 -100 PPM OF CHLORINE SOLUTION. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS SET UP PROPERLY DURING INSPECTION USING BLEACH AND TEST STRIPS TO INDICATE50 -100 PPM OF CLORINE SOLUTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY EXPOOSED HANDSINK IN FACILITY BLOCKED BY BUCKET OF SKEWARS SOAKING IN WATER AND BY FLOOR MIXER. BUCKET OF SKEWARS AND FLOOR MIXER WERE MOVED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1610037 DATED 1/15/16 NOT CORRECTED. #45 NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HADNLER EMPLOYEES HAVE COMPLETED THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER / COLD HOLD UNIT WITH BOTTOM INTERIOR IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM INTERIOR OF COOLER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN COOLER ARE RUSTY. MUST REPAINT ALL RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOMS AND SIDES. DEGREASE CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FAN COVER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HANDINK IS NEEDED IN FRONT AREA WHERE PREPARRED AND COOKED. SALADS ARE MADE, RAW MEAT IS HANDLED AND COOKED FOOD IS SERVED, CASH IS HANDLED AND ONLY HAND SINK IS THROUGH A DOORWAY WITH SWINGING DOORS AND OVER 25 FT FROM COOK ON GRILL AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE/COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IF NECESSARY.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS COULD NOT BE LOCATED WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES STORED IN MOP SINK. MOP SINK IS FOR MOP ONLY. NO DISHES OF ANY KIND ARE TO BE STORED OR WASHED IN MOP SINK. ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED PROPERLY AWAY FROM ALL FOOD PRODUCT. OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR IN KITHCEN AND FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1610037

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA KABAB · 5701 N CALIFORNIA 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: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANEL ON WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR NEXT TO FLOOR MIXER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARD.OBSERVED SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER NEAR WALK IN WITH PEELING PAINT ON RACKS WITHIN COOLER MUST PAINT RACKS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH NO PEELING PAINT. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS MUST BE DEFROSTED. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL IN MENS ROOM IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL IN MENS ROOM.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE GRILL UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.OBSERVED CEILING TILES ABOVE MENS ROOM SOILED. REPLACE

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT IN REACH IN FREEZER NOT SHIELDED. SHIELD AND MAINTAIN LIGHT IN REACH IN FREEZER NEAR HANDSINK

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED OFFICE AREA IN FRONT SERVICEA AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. ADDITIOANAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609817

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA KABAB · 5701 N CALIFORNIA AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS DEBRIS INCLUDING WOOD, FENCING, LADDER, PLASTIC RACKS FOR BREAD STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMUALTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE STORAGE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANEL ON WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR NEXT TO FLOOR MIXER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARD.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER NEAR WALK IN WITH PEELING PAINT ON RACKS WITHIN COOLER MUST PAINT RACKS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH NO PEELING PAINT.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS MUST BE DEFROSTED. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE GRILL UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL IN MENS ROOM IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL IN MENS ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES ABOVE MENS ROOM SOILED. REPLACE

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT IN REACH IN FREEZER NOT SHIELDED. SHIELD AND MAINTAIN LIGHT IN REACH IN FREEZER NEAR HANDSINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED OFFICE AREA IN FRONT SERVICEA AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. ADDITIOANAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506789

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA KABAB · 5701 N CALIFORNIA 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: walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Missing caulk around sink in men's bathroom shall be provided.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear kitchen storage area, 2nd floor storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall tiles in men's bathroom that were damaged above bathroom sink, shall be repaired. Ceiling/walls that had peeling paint in men's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506612

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA KABAB · 5701 N CALIFORNIA 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: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezers, must properly date foods in reach in freezers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around bathroom sink in women's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment, rear kitchen storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in dining area, shall be repaired/replaced.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506481

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA KABAB · 5701 N CALIFORNIA 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: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).kitchen storage racks/shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink and rear coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood in rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in staircase that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Sotck items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provided food handlers list for next routine inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60659

206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • T'S GRAND SLAM PIZZA5701 N CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60659Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • GEORGE'S PITA KABOB5701 N CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60659Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • BAMYAM KABAB5701 N CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60659Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • BAMYAN KABOB5701 N CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60659Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • JAPANESE AMERICAN SERVICE CENTER GOLDEN DINER5700 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60659Golden Diner · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • BLOOMING BUD DAYCARE5715 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60659Daycare Combo 1586 · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1948824.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →