JUL 17
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE PITA PIT.
YOUR CALL. 51/100
2404 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 17, 2017 · passed
5 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DIPPER WELL INCORRECTLY INSTALLED INSIDE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL DIPPER WELL TO INCLUDE COLD WATER LINE AND SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SINK AND DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 102017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2017
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1947047, DATED, 7/22/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #35; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS THROUGHOUT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR. #38; MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR STORAGE OF UTENSILS FOR BULK ICE CREAM #45; IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL CORNER ON SIDE OF 1-COMP SINK IN REAR. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 222016PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AT 46.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 2LBS. SPINACH 51.3F,4LBS.CUT LETTUCE 46.6F- 50.3F,4LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE47.2F- 49.5F,13LBS. DICED TOMATOES 45.6F-47.3F,2LBS. MUMMUS 48.7F,RED ROASTED PEPPER HUMMUS 48,3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40,0F OR BELOW.APPX. 27 LBS. $56.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH A DOLLY AND A BROOM STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.MANAGER REMOVED ARTICLES AND PROVIDED TOWELS AT THIS TIME.MUST MAINTAIN AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN UNUSED PREP COOLER ,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS THROUGHOUT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR STORAGE OF UTENSILS FOR BULK ICE CREAM
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.
OCT 22014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND WITHOUT SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AND NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK ACCESS BLOCKED BY BROOM AND DUST PAN. FOODS BEING PREPARED IN BOTH PREP AREAS DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS FOR BOTH SINKS AND REMOVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4-2-13 NOT CORRECTED.#31-FOOD SCOOP HANDLES MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE FOOD. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR WITH HANDLES EXTENDING FROM FOODS.#33-INTERIOR ICE MACHINES ICE BIN AND PLASTIC SHOOT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #35- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR MUST BE REPLACED.#42-ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.#43-PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 22013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOOD SCOOP HANDLES MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE FOOD. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR WITH HANDLES EXTENDING FROM FOODS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY DRYING RACK AT REAR ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINES ICE BIN AND PLASTIC SHOOT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR MUST BE REPLACED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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