PITA HEAVEN.

Chicago Health Dept

1676 W OGDEN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

6 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Jan 2017.

Last inspected Jan 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 26

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures, in the salad bar: 3.9lbs of egg salad @ 49.1F; 5.7lbs of shelled, hard boiled eggs @ 47.8F; 1.2lbs of chicken @ 62.1F; 2.1 lbs of blue cheese @ 52.1F; 2lbs of goat cheese @ 49.1F; 4.3lbs of mozzarella cheese at 51.1F; 2.1 lbs of peperjack cheese @ 50.9F; 4.1 lbs of cooked corn @ 51.6F; 2.9lbs of feta cheese @ 49.5F; 10lbs of diced ham ranging from 45.0F - 51.6F; 5.1 lbs of cooked garbanzo beans @ 54.3F; 2.5 lbs of shredded cheddar cheese @ 52.2F; 4.1 lbs of cubed cheddar cheese @ 53.4F; 6.1 lbs of macaroni salad @ 45.1F; 3.2lbs of sliced tomatoes @ 48.2F; 3.5lbs of chicken salad @ 47.7F; 5.3lbs of chicken breast @ 47.8F. Instructed must keep all cold, potentially hazardous foods @ 40F or below at all times (and hot potentially hazardous foods @ 140F or above at all times). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Serious Documentation & Training

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

Observed no city of Chicago certificated food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (eggs, soups, etc.) are being prepped and served. Advised must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found cold hold unit (salad bar) with excessive ice accumulation under pans, on lower interior of unit. Found excessive dust build up on vents inside unit. Must remove, clean and sanitize unit. Must maintain same.

NOV 14

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED NO SANITIZING RINSE INSIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL AT 3- COMARTMENT SINK WITH SOAP AND RUNNING COLD WATER FROM FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ANY FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT WATER THROUGH OUT PREMISES, 3-COMP SINKS,HAND SINKS,AND ALL SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER 69.5F AT 3-COMP SINK AND 70.0F AT EXPOSED SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. FOOD BEING HANDLED AT THIS TIME,(IE EGGS,SAUSAGE,AND SALAD BAR,FOOD HANDLER CUTTING MELONS) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

DOOR OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR AT HENGES.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO STATE OF ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 10

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN SAME. FOUND STOCK ITEMS, PRODUCE, PREP TABLE, ETC. STORED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER ACTIVE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH PIPES OR ENCLOSE PIPES. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE EXERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK PER CITY CODE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE PREP TABLE, UTENSILS, ETC. AND CEASE PREPARING FOOD (CUTTING PRODUCE, ETC.) IN THE BASEMENT AREA.

MAR 8

2016

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED. CLOGGED, WATER DOES NOT DRAIN AND THE COLD WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED AND CAN NOT BE TURNED ON (HAS TO BE TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. LID IS OPEN AND GREASE BUILD UP/SPILLS ON THE TOP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE COOKING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE-166.8F, CHICKEN-144.8F). INSTRUCTED TO POST THE ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS AND ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE HOURS OF PREPARATION/SERVING OF FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Serious Facility Condition

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY 06/19/2015 SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON A SIDE WALL BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PLAIN VIEW OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1445323 DATED 06/19/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 30-OBSERVED KNIVES STORED UNDER THE STOVE ON CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACKS. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNCOVERED BULK FOODS ON STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. 33-OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS THAT NEED TO BE CLEANED: THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, SHELVING ABOVE AND AROUND THE MICROWAVE, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT MENTIONED ABOVE. 37-OBSERVED STAFF WASHROOM DOOR THAT IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE DOOR. 42-OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON KITCHEN STAFF WHILE PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR. 43-OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE. 45-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS FOR SALE ON THE FRONT COUNTER MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, INTERIOR OF THE COOLER AND FREEZERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK PER CITY CODE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE PREP TABLE, UTENSILS, ETC. AND CEASE PREPARING FOOD (CUTTING PRODUCE, ETC.) IN THE BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP EITHER HANDLE UP IN THE ICE MACHINE OR IN A CLEAN BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.

JUN 19

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. OBSERVED CHICKEN IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT BETWEEN 107-125F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 7# OF FOOD WORTH $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE HAMBURGER AND CHEESE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW FOODS BELOW READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND RAW POULTRY BELOW RAW HAMBURGER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED UNLABELED PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED UNDER THE STOVE ON CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACKS. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNCOVERED BULK FOODS ON STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS THAT NEED TO BE CLEANED: THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, SHELVING ABOVE AND AROUND THE MICROWAVE, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT MENTIONED ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, AND DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM DUE TO WATER DAMAGE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED A DAMAGED LIGHT FIXTURE IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED STAFF WASHROOM DOOR THAT IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE DOOR.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED AN INCORRECT THERMOMETER BEING USED TO TAKE TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET A PROBE THERMOMETER WITH 2 DEGREE INCREMENTS FROM 0-220F TO TAKE TEMPERATURES CORRECTLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A WARMING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA THAT MANAGER SAID WAS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR DISCARD ANY NON-WORKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON KITCHEN STAFF WHILE PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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NOV 17

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST.

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