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THE PITA PIT

2404 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE PITA PIT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2069971

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PITA PIT · 2404 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIPPER WELL INCORRECTLY INSTALLED INSIDE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL DIPPER WELL TO INCLUDE COLD WATER LINE AND SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SINK AND DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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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
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2069640

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PITA PIT · 2404 N LINCOLN 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 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1947047, DATED, 7/22/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #35; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS THROUGHOUT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR. #38; MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR STORAGE OF UTENSILS FOR BULK ICE CREAM #45; IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL CORNER ON SIDE OF 1-COMP SINK IN REAR. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1947047

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PITA PIT · 2404 N LINCOLN 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 IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AT 46.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 2LBS. SPINACH 51.3F,4LBS.CUT LETTUCE 46.6F- 50.3F,4LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE47.2F- 49.5F,13LBS. DICED TOMATOES 45.6F-47.3F,2LBS. MUMMUS 48.7F,RED ROASTED PEPPER HUMMUS 48,3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40,0F OR BELOW.APPX. 27 LBS. $56.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH A DOLLY AND A BROOM STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.MANAGER REMOVED ARTICLES AND PROVIDED TOWELS AT THIS TIME.MUST MAINTAIN AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN UNUSED PREP COOLER ,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS THROUGHOUT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR STORAGE OF UTENSILS FOR BULK ICE CREAM

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1199553

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PITA PIT · 2404 N LINCOLN 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
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1199542

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PITA PIT · 2404 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND WITHOUT SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AND NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK ACCESS BLOCKED BY BROOM AND DUST PAN. FOODS BEING PREPARED IN BOTH PREP AREAS DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS FOR BOTH SINKS AND REMOVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4-2-13 NOT CORRECTED.#31-FOOD SCOOP HANDLES MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE FOOD. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR WITH HANDLES EXTENDING FROM FOODS.#33-INTERIOR ICE MACHINES ICE BIN AND PLASTIC SHOOT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #35- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR MUST BE REPLACED.#42-ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.#43-PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1198791

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PITA PIT · 2404 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOOD SCOOP HANDLES MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE FOOD. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR WITH HANDLES EXTENDING FROM FOODS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY DRYING RACK AT REAR ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINES ICE BIN AND PLASTIC SHOOT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR MUST BE REPLACED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1285364

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PITA PIT · 2404 N LINCOLN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
517278

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PITA PIT · 2404 N LINCOLN 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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2088000.

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