Pita And Grill

June 27, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EITHER EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 OF 3 REFRIGERATORS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 1 COOLER IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA WAS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F AND COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WAS NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLERS SO THAT ALL UNITS MAINTAIN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F AND ADD ADDITIONAL PROPERLY WORKING MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING CAPACITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED SODA GUN DRAINS INTO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA THROUGH HOSE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK FREE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD NEAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA AND NEAR SODA GUN IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE CREAM MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER PUT INTO SERVICE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

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