PITA HEAVEN.
1250 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 92019FAILED22 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING(CHILDREN) HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU (OATMEAL & MILK). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN HAND CLEANSER AND MAINTAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING FOOD SEPARATION AND PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS;RAW PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED CHICKEN AND BEEF WITH ACCUMULATION OF BLOODY LIQUID STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED READY TO EAT CHICKEN INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP KITCHEN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF FOOD STORAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION PREVENTION. FOOD HANDLER REARRANGE FOOD STORAGE TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAG MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS,ALL READY TO EAT FOOD TWO 8 POUND PANS OF FOOD (CHICKEN ) AT 60-76 DEGREES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 16 POUNDS $80.
3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,CHICKEN,RICE, POTATOES, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING PEST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS. FACILITY WITHOUT UPDATED LICENSE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ONSITE FOR REVIEW OR LICENSE PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL AND LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY; NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR PROPERLY STORED FOR AIR DRYING. FACILITY MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOPS UTILIZED IN FACILITY STORED DOWN ON FLOOR IN CORNER. FOR DRYING CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEAD UP FOR DRYING AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED LOOSE TILES AND NO GROUT AROUND THE FLOORS OVER THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR AND REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL) IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. LIGHT UNDER HOOD ABOVE GRILL AND REAR CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FILTERS FOR VENTILATION SYSTEM MISSING IN FRONT PREP AREA HOOD ABOVE GRILL. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM/ HOOD IN DISREPAIR ( NOT REMOVING SMOKE FROM FACILITY) IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC; SUMMARY REPORT NOT ON PREMISES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 272018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PROPER LABELS FOR DESSERTS (CHOCOLATE, BAKLAVA) THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WITH INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED LOOSE TILES AND NO GROUT AROUND THE FLOORS OVER THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR AND REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN
MAR 192018FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS BY THE UTILITY SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED NO PROPER LABELS FOR DESSERTS (CHOCOLATE, BAKLAVA) THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROVIDE LABELS WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WITH INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOOSE TILES AND NO GROUT AROUND THE FLOORS OVER THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR AND REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 212017PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE REAR REACH IN COOLER (WITH GLASS SLIDING DOORS) NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 60.8F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED TO WHERE IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HUMMUS-53.4F (12 AT 3.75LBS.), TAHINI SAUCE-51.1F (10LBS.), YOGURT-50.7F-54.3F (42LBS.); EGGPLANT SALAD-50.2F (4LBS.); SALSA-54.3F (4LBS.); TZATZIKI SAUCE-58.0F (20LBS); SOUR CREAM-51.1-52.5F (71/2LBS.); POTATO SALAD-55.5F (20LBS.) AND RED PEPPER SAUCE-54.0F (8LBS.). ALL VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LESS DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AND THE DISH WASHER NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD OR THE CLEAN/SANITIZED UTENSILS. AFTER INSTRUCTING THEM TO DO SO, OBSERVED THE SAME FOOD HANDLER RINSING HIS HANDS WITH THE GLOVES ON. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE/AFTER GLOVE USE, WHEN MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE HANDLING THE SANITIZED UTENSILS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -FOUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF RECAULKING. MUST RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE PANINI EQUIPMENT WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
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AUG 152016FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTEED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
JAN 252016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BLADE HOUSING.
WALL BEHIND PANINI MCHINE MADE WITH ROUGH BRICKS AND CHIPPED WALL, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OVER THE LARGE BRICKS.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTURCTED TO WEAR.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →