Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for PITA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2634923
Location recorded for this inspection · PITA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL · 705 S SEELEY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE A PAN OF RAW BEEF. FOUND BEEF AT 46.6F INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE GRILL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 14LBS AT $60 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES, A FEW DRY AND WET INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND SEASONING SHAKERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
Official inspection record
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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628418
Location recorded for this inspection · PITA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL · 705 S SEELEY
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BEWTEEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612535
Location recorded for this inspection · PITA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL · 705 S SEELEY
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612406
Location recorded for this inspection · PITA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL · 705 S SEELEY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE (IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT IT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588263
Location recorded for this inspection · PITA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL · 705 S SEELEY
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYER.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570126
Location recorded for this inspection · PITA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL · 705 S SEELEY
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570028
Location recorded for this inspection · PITA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL · 705 S SEELEY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS PERSON CERTIFIED MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE (IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561753
Location recorded for this inspection · PITA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL · 705 S SEELEY
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND ON THE SURROUND WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559587
Location recorded for this inspection · PITA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL · 705 S SEELEY
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60612
270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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