Chicago Pita Kitchen

January 11, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,CHICKEN,RICE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:35 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER FOOD LABEL(NAME,ADDRESS,INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 35 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CLUTTER UNDERNEATH ELECTRICAL BOX,ON FLOOR UNDER AND ON SHELVING UNITS,BEHIND DECORATIONS ON 2ND FL. FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FRYER CABINET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/11/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP SITTING ON TOP OF ARTICLES ON 2ND FL. SHELVING UNITS MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. • OBSERVED WORN ,PITTED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR LEADING INTO PREP AREA.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM,PREP AREAS.DAMAGED WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN SAME AREA.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2560724 7/14/22 NOT CORRECTED-#38- OBSERVED NO SCREEN ON THE FAN VENT THAT IS LOCATED BY THE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE SCREEN TO AVOID POTENTIAL PEST ENTRY.#51- UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 14, 2022: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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