SEP 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PITA GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
3051 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 3, 2019 · passed with conditions
8 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Sep 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AREA OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BARRIER THIS AREA OR MOVE DRY/CANNED FOOD PRODUCTS TO A SECURE AREA. CORE VIOLATION
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD ON WALL OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION
JUN 122018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 12
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF HOT LINE EQUIPMENT GRILL/FRYER GREASY AND DIRTY .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED POP NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE STICKY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN POP NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILT UP DIRT.
FEB 82017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SOUPS, COOKED RICE, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (ABOVE SODA DISPENSER) AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA DISPENSER STORAGE CABINET IN DINING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE SLIMY ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF DINING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.-----------CLEANING SUPPLIES (BROOMS AND MOPS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR. ---------MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES FOR SODA BOXES IN DINING AREA.
SEP 272016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SOME COOKED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED AND LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOODS,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA BY BATHROOMS. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND TWO EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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JAN 72016FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 7
2016
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED DATED, 03/23/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #2115281, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY AND GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: MICROWAVE OVEN, CHEST FREEZERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP COOLER, TOASTER OVEN, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, MOP SINK, 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT, IN REAR PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. 45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BADLY STAINED CEILING TILE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
MAR 232015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 23
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS (IE CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, SANDWICHES, BEEF ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (RIGHT SIDE) IN REAR PREP AREA.--------INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY AND GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: MICROWAVE OVEN, CHEST FREEZERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP COOLER, TOASTER OVEN, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, MOP SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT, IN REAR PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 32014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in reach in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in front counter areas under shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had exposed raw wood, wallboard in rear storage area shall be repaired/replaced. Walls, ceiling in front kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
MAR 272014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK & 1- COMP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA & VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD,LOWER SHELVES AT POP MACHINE & CABINETS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM.
MAR 212014PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-8040.CRITICAL 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT & COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR COOLER SUCH AS COOKED GYROS 46.2F-47.8F,HUMMUS 49.8F,FALAFEL 51.1F,BABAGOUNGH 67.7F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.APPX 7LBS. $12. CRITICAL 7-38-020A.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE & NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE READY TO EAT & POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED SUCH AS HUMMUS,GYROS,FALAFEL,ETC.MUST PROVIDE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE & POST.SERIOUS 7-38-012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK & 1- COMP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA & VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD,LOWER SHELVES AT POP MACHINE & CABINETS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CAULK HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM.
JAN 222013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly labeled/dated in coolers, reach i freezers, must date and label foo items in coolers, reach in freezers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, pop dispensing unit(nozzles), and prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in rear storage areas under shelving need cleaning(corners).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.
JAN 242012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK
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. FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SOAP AND SOAP HOLDER IN DISH AREA MUST BE TRANSFERRED ABOVE HANDSINK NOT ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROTECT FOOD IN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK,AT THIS TIME NO FOOD IN THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK
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