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Burger & Pita

October 4, 2010 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND REACH-IN REFRIGERATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:45.6F TO 46.7F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT:COOKED BEEF AND BEEF JUICE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH(FAX #312-746-4240).
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2 PIECES OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF TEMP OF 49.6F TO 50.9F;SLICED COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF45.6F TO 45.8F.BEEF JUICE AT TEMP OF 55.4F.ALL PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 6,VALUE 25.MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.
code 3Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN AND EXPOSED INSULATIONS),ALSO REACH -IN FREEZER INTERIOR BROKEN, SIDE BACK PANEL BURNED,MISSING SHELVES.RAW WOOD SHELVES STORED UNDER THE MONITOR,MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK IN FRONT PREP AREA(DO NOT STORE KNIFE BETWEEN COOLERS).REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES, INCLUDED IN FREEZERS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN SURFACE UNDER POP MACHINE,AND CABINET UNDER THE POP MACHINE(CLEAN SEAMS),CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS.REPAIR FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT SMOOTH,NEED TO REPAIR AND PAINT.SEAL ALL CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT.PAINT WALL NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT(DUST AND DEAD INSECTS), PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.RE-CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTCLES FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE PREMISES(BREAD CRATES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ETC.)
code 41

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