APR 13
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PITA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL.
EAT. 78/100
705 S SEELEY · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 13, 2026 · passed with conditions
Passed all 8 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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.
DEC 112025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 11
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
FEB 212025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 21
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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.
FEB 192025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 19
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 182024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 18
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYER.
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JAN 232023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 202023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 52022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 5
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND ON THE SURROUND WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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