PITA GRILL

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 4 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES THROUGH OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND PREP AND CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE AREAS, CHIPPED PAINT DAMAGED WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRIP PAN LEAKING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: (7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST HAVE ONE PERSON ON SITE, WITH THIS CREDENTIALS, WHILE HANDLING, COOKING, PREPPING FOOD (LAMB, CHICKEN, BEEF). A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: (7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/24/11 VISIT. (#30-ALL FOOD IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED; #32-STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED; CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX; #33-VENTILATION FILTERS AT BOTH HOODS MUST BE CLEANED; #35-REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES & REPAIR BASEBOARD UNDER 3-COMP SINK; 40-PROVIDE INTERNAL COOLER & FOOD THERMOMETERS). A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE DATED, COVERED & LABELED. IF COOLING DOWN, THE START TIME OF COOLING PROCESS MUST BE INDICATED ON THE CONTAINER. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES ON BOTH SIDES OF PREP TABLES AT REAR KITCHEN, BOTTOM OF SAME TABLES & CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA/STEAMTABLE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. EXTERIOR OF 3-COMP SINK NEED CLEANING ALSO. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVINGS, BEHIND & UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUSTY CEILING VENTS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE CLEANED & ANY WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES MUST BE REPLACED. WALLS AROUND/UNDER PREP TABLES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK & AT THE COLD WATER SIDE OF REAR HANDSINK. 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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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. OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS (PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS) USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY. OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE FRONT PREP AREA PREP 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 INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, OUTSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER, VENTILATION FILTERS AT BOTH HOODS, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. REPAIR THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST HAVE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER IN THE LOT BEHIND THE RESTAURANT AND AROUND THE GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE AREA AROUND THE RESTAURANT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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. OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS (PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS) USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY. OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE FRONT PREP AREA PREP 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 INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, OUTSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER, VENTILATION FILTERS AT BOTH HOODS.

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. PROVIDE FLOOR TILES WHERE MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE GREASE TRAP.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. REPAIR THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE FRONT PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE THE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST HAVE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER.

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. NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WERE WORN BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF CHICKEN,GOAT MEAT AND COOKED RICE IN STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATRES RANGING BETWEEN 110-128 DEGREES F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005A.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH THE PROPER LIDS TO STORE ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS. MUST ALSO PROPERLY LABEL ALL ITEMS STORED.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL CABINETS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, WASHROOM SURFACES AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROPERLY REPAIR FAUCET.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE MILK CRATE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 30 FROM REPORT # 163371 ON 11-25-09

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 33 FROM REPORT # 163371 ON 11-25-09

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 34 FROM REPORT # 163371 ON 11-25-09.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 35 FROM REPORT # 163371 ON 11-25-09

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 38 FROM REPORT # 163371 ON 11-25-09

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 41 FROM REPORT # 163371 ON 11-25-09