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The Pita House Bakery

3441 W Lawrence AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for The Pita House Bakery on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1932410

Location recorded for this inspection · The Pita House Bakery · 3441 W Lawrence 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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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1375756

Location recorded for this inspection · The Pita House Bakery · 3441 W Lawrence 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: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES WITH MOLD INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR(MEAT SLICER,STANDING MIXERS,DOUGH MIXERS ETC) NOT CLEAN WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEN WRAP UP ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE AND PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR STORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING THROUGH OUT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST....NOTED MULTIPLE STAINS ON CEILING AT THE REAR AND FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1188289

Location recorded for this inspection · The Pita House Bakery · 3441 W Lawrence 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: MUST PROVIDE LABEL: NAME OF THE PRODUCT,COMPANY'S NAME,INGREDIENTS ON ALL PACKAGED DRIED DATES FOR SALE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE AND TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. FILTER ON THE HOOD NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. ALL THREE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 5 DOOR REACH IN COOLER MEEDS DETAIL CLEANING (WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP). CRACKED WALLS BY THE EXIT DOOR, MUST REPAIR. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ALL LIGHTING FIXTURES INSIDE THE CASE FOR BAKED COOKIES MUST BE SHIELDED WITH LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM,BROKEN MEAT GRINDER, PITA OVEN, EMPTY BOXES, EMPTY METAL CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DISPOSE UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT HARBORAGE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60625

322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1986258.

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