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Pita Heaven

March 21, 2017 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings3

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FOUND THE REAR REACH IN COOLER (WITH GLASS SLIDING DOORS) NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 60.8F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED TO WHERE IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HUMMUS-53.4F (12 AT 3.75LBS.), TAHINI SAUCE-51.1F (10LBS.), YOGURT-50.7F-54.3F (42LBS.); EGGPLANT SALAD-50.2F (4LBS.); SALSA-54.3F (4LBS.); TZATZIKI SAUCE-58.0F (20LBS); SOUR CREAM-51.1-52.5F (71/2LBS.); POTATO SALAD-55.5F (20LBS.) AND RED PEPPER SAUCE-54.0F (8LBS.). ALL VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LESS DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 3Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AND THE DISH WASHER NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD OR THE CLEAN/SANITIZED UTENSILS. AFTER INSTRUCTING THEM TO DO SO, OBSERVED THE SAME FOOD HANDLER RINSING HIS HANDS WITH THE GLOVES ON. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE/AFTER GLOVE USE, WHEN MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE HANDLING THE SANITIZED UTENSILS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
code 6Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -FOUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF RECAULKING. MUST RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE PANINI EQUIPMENT WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOUND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 45

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