BURGER & PITA.

Chicago Health Dept

5318 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2011.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2011.

Last inspected Jul 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 7

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK , PRESENTLY FAUCET IS TOO LONG.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN MINERAL BUILD-UP ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE.

MAY 16

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,NO CERTIFIED PERSON ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #580210.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #580210.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #580210.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #580210.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #580210.

APR 21

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN FREEZERS,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LINERS OF LIDS IN BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.DO NOT CONTINUE TO REPAIR WITH TAPE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ALSO THROUGHOUT

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO REPAIR FAUCET AT SAME SINK.

APR 13

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN FREEZERS,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LINERS OF LIDS IN BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.DO NOT CONTINUE TO REPAIR WITH TAPE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ALSO THROUGHOUT

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO REPAIR FAUCET AT SAME SINK.

APR 5

2011

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVERD FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,SUCH AS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CAN, THEN GOING BACK TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS HAND PRIOR TO WEAR FOOD GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000071678--13

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN THE MENS WASHROOM. EMPLOYEE PLACED HAND TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND IN MENS BATHROOM. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000071678

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED THE WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER HAS LAYER OF WASTE OIL ON TOP DRIPPING ON GROUND,ALSO TWO OF FOUR GARBAGE CONTAINERS LIDS ARE BROKEN AND BADLY BENDED UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER, AND PROVIDE NEW GARBAGE LIDS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000071679-14

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES OR NOR ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE COOKED AND SERVED(HAMBURGER, CHICKEN,SOUR CREAM ETC.)INFORMATION GIVEN ON SANITATION CLASS, ENROLL TO CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000071679-14

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN FREEZERS,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LINERS OF LIDS IN BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.DO NOT CONTINUE TO REPAIR WITH TAPE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ALSO THROUGHOUT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO REPAIR FAUCET AT SAME SINK.

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JAN 18

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391345

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391345

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391345

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391345

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391345

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391345

JAN 4

2011

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN REACH IN COOLER AT 45.5F, NO TIME OR TEMP ON CONTAINER OR LOG ON SITE AT THIS TIME MGMT VOLUNTEERED TO PROPERLY DISCARED FOOD ITEM $30.00,10LBS

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//REAR DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE/TIME ON FOOD ITEMS PREPARED.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST REPLACE STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA/NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/MUST REPAINT RUSTY BOTTOM SHELVE IN REAR PREP AREA ON PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR NEED CLEANING THROUGHT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK & EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//OBSERVED SMOKED CIGARETTE BUTT ON TOP OF FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA

DEC 14

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 0 violations

DEC 10

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND GYROS MEAT ON OFF BROILER SPIT AT TEMP OF 66.6F TO 68.9F. INTERMITTENT COOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. ONCE THE MEAT ROLL IS PLACED ON THE BROILER SPIT, COOKING MUST BE CONTINUOUS WITH THE OUTSIDE LAYER SLICED OFF WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETE. CHECK THAT BROILER ELEMENTS ARE TURNED ON WHENEVER PRODUCT IS PRESENT.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.A COPY OF GYROS MEAT OPERATION GIVEN.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6, VALUE 70.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70722-11

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. WEN'S WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER SEPPING FROM UNDER THE TOILET WHEN WATER IS FLUSHED.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.TAGGED WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO USE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.FAX A LETTER WHEN WASHROOM IS FIXED(FAX #312- 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO70722-11

OCT 13

2010

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 4

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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