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PITA GRILL

1241 N CLYBOURN AVE · Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant

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

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200761

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA GRILL · 1241 N CLYBOURN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081626

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA GRILL · 1241 N CLYBOURN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081258

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA GRILL · 1241 N CLYBOURN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND AROUND 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PRODUCE COOLER AND THE 2-DR COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN FILTHY AND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES AT THE BOTTOM SHELVES, THE DOOR TRACKS AND DOORS.ALSO FOUND ENCRUSTED ICE/FROST AT THE REAR 2DR FREEZER AND FOOD SPLASHES AT THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER DOOR.ALSO FOUND ALL COUNTER TOPS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GRIME AND FOOD SPILLS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ABOVE STATED COOLERS

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA, PERSONAL ITEMS STORED WITH FOOD BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069766

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA GRILL · 1241 N CLYBOURN 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 FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE WHITE SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE THE 2DR FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND KNIVES BEING STORED AGAINST THE WALL AND THE TOP OF THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PRODUCE COOLER AND THE 2-DR COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN FILTHY AND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES AT THE BOTTOM SHELVES, THE DOOR TRACKS AND DOORS.ALSO FOUND ENCRUSTED ICE/FROST AT THE REAR 2DR FREEZER AND FOOD SPLASHES AT THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER DOOR.ALSO FOUND ALL COUNTER TOPS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GRIME AND FOOD SPILLS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ABOVE STATED COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND DIRTY WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH SAUCE AND FOOD SPLASHES ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND AT THE FRONT COOKING AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND GRIME AND GREASE UNCRUSTED ON CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE COOKING AREA.ALSO FOUND ALL EXHAUST HOOD VENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GREASE BUILD-UP. FOUND CORNER OF WALL WITH A BROKEN WALL COVING AND A HOLE AT WALL UNDER THE ABOVE STATED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONLY FOUND TWO WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA I.E. OLD CARD BOARD BOXES, AND BROKEN COOLER DOORS. MUST DECLUTTER REAR KITCHEN AREA OF ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2065251

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA GRILL · 1241 N CLYBOURN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1974364

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA GRILL · 1241 N CLYBOURN 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: FOUND THE FRONT SCREEN DOOR HANGING OFF THE HINGES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND GRIME AND GREASE UNCRUSTED ON CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE COOKING AREA.ALSO FOUND ALL EXHAUST HOOD VENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GREASE BUILD-UP. FOUND CORNER OF WALL WITH A BROKEN WALL COVING AND A HOLE AT WALL UNDER THE ABOVE STATED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE MEN'S RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON COUNTER TOPS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN WASH CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933110

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA GRILL · 1241 N CLYBOURN 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 LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER AREA WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932476

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA GRILL · 1241 N CLYBOURN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF RAW FOODS (BEEF,CHICKEN ETC.) STORED ABOVE AND NEXT TO UNCOVERED,UNLABELED READY-TO-EAT COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.ALSO,OBSERVED CONDENSATION UNIT OF WALK-IN-COOLER DRIPPING ON LID OF LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE STORED ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE,DISPLAY,SERVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1523180 DATED:02/23/2015.. 30 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS. 05/23/2015 32 NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED SHELVES INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER LINED WITH NEWS PAPERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON FOOD GRADE TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. MUST ALSO REMOVE NEWSPAPERS USED TO LINE SHELVES AND CLEAN. 05/23/2015 33 NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 05/23/2015 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING. 05/23/2015 35 NOTED HEAVY STAINS AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING PANELS AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 05/23/2015 38 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 05/23/2015 42 NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREAS PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HATS OR HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES. 05/23/2015 43 NOTED WASH DIRTY CLOTHS ON TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. 05/23/2015 45 NOTED EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES ENROLL INTO THE FOOD HANDLER PROGRAM. 05/23/2015. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 6/17/2016.. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER AREA WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1523180

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA GRILL · 1241 N CLYBOURN 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: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 44.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:RICE 51.7F,CHICK PEAS 48.1F, CHICKEN 44.4F, POTATOES 68F,EGGS 48F,FISH 46.4F,CHICKEN 47.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 80 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED SHELVES INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER LINED WITH NEWS PAPERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON FOOD GRADE TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. MUST ALSO REMOVE NEWSPAPERS USED TO LINE SHELVES AND CLEAN.

  • 33

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY STAINS AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING PANELS AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREAS PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HATS OR HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED WASH DIRTY CLOTHS ON TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES ENROLL INTO THE FOOD HANDLER PROGRAM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490590

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA GRILL · 1241 N CLYBOURN 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: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS INCLUDING: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF STOVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, BLENDER, GRINDER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BASE BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE CEILING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490389

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA GRILL · 1241 N CLYBOURN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED IN SEVERAL PLASTIC CONTAINERS WHICH WERE LABELED "DETERGENT." ALSO, OBSERVED NAAN BREAD WRAPPED IN NEWSPAPER ON THE PREP TABLE. ALSO, OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND PRODUCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PRODUCE (ONIONS) IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE CHICKEN STORED IN THE DETERGENT CONTAINERS, THE NAAN BREAD WRAPPED IN NEWSPAPER AND THE PRODUCE CONTAMINATED BY LIVE FRUIT FLIES. THE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS REARRANGED SO THAT ALL RAW CHICKEN WAS STORED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PRODUCE WAS STORED SEPARATELY FROM RAW FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AROUND THE PRODUCE. ALSO, OBSERVED A FLY STRIP ATTACHED TO THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE FLY STRIP AT MY REQUEST. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS INCLUDING: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF STOVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, BLENDER, GRINDER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BASE BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE CEILING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353207

Location recorded for this inspection · PITA GRILL · 1241 N CLYBOURN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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