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Wafa Pita Queen Inc.

2852 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
78/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for recurring violations

Inspections
5
3 passed
Last Inspected
2013-10-03
Pass Rate
60%
2 failures
Score
78/100
EAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2013-10-03
Failed 2 inspections (2011, 2011)
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 13×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2013-10-03 Pass Complaint
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.

minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

2012-01-26 Pass Complaint
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS...

minor Sanitation

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 UNDER TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING END CAP ON SHIELD ABOVE TALL FREEZER AND MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEME...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2011-07-28 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-07-26 Fail License Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

A DIVEDER IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COUNTER, FRONT AREA.SURFFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST REMOVE 4 BURNER STOVE UNDER THE HOOD, IN PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER(ICE BUILD-UP).

minor Sanitation

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

KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE A UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR ALL FAUCET,MOP SINK NEEDS A BACK FLOW PREVENTER AND PROPER WATER PIPE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR CHEST FREEZERS.

2011-07-25 Fail License
7
minor Sanitation

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. A DIVEDER IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COUNTER, FRONT AREA.SURFFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORB...

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER(ICE BUILD-UP).

minor Sanitation

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. KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEALED WALL CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT DOOR.

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT FOR THE REAR DISHROOM,AND BASEMENT(MOP SINK AREA).

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR CHEST FREEZERS.

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