Burger & Pita
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2011
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Score
Burger & Pita has been inspected 10 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 7, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Burger & Pita dates to Jul 7, 2011.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jul 7, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK , PRESENTLY FAUCET IS TOO LONG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN MINERAL BUILD-UP ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE.
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May 16, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,NO CERTIFIED PERSON ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #580210.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #580210.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #580210.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #580210.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #580210.
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Apr 21, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN FREEZERS,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LINERS OF LIDS IN BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.DO NOT CONTINUE TO REPAIR WITH TAPE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ALSO THROUGHOUT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO REPAIR FAUCET AT SAME SINK.
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Apr 13, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN FREEZERS,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LINERS OF LIDS IN BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.DO NOT CONTINUE TO REPAIR WITH TAPE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ALSO THROUGHOUT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO REPAIR FAUCET AT SAME SINK.
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Apr 5, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVERD FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,SUCH AS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CAN, THEN GOING BACK TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS HAND PRIOR TO WEAR FOOD GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000071678--13
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN THE MENS WASHROOM. EMPLOYEE PLACED HAND TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND IN MENS BATHROOM. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000071678
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED THE WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER HAS LAYER OF WASTE OIL ON TOP DRIPPING ON GROUND,ALSO TWO OF FOUR GARBAGE CONTAINERS LIDS ARE BROKEN AND BADLY BENDED UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER, AND PROVIDE NEW GARBAGE LIDS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000071679-14
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES OR NOR ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE COOKED AND SERVED(HAMBURGER, CHICKEN,SOUR CREAM ETC.)INFORMATION GIVEN ON SANITATION CLASS, ENROLL TO CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000071679-14
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN FREEZERS,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LINERS OF LIDS IN BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.DO NOT CONTINUE TO REPAIR WITH TAPE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ALSO THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO REPAIR FAUCET AT SAME SINK.
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Jan 18, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391345
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391345
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391345
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391345
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391345
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391345
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Jan 4, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN REACH IN COOLER AT 45.5F, NO TIME OR TEMP ON CONTAINER OR LOG ON SITE AT THIS TIME MGMT VOLUNTEERED TO PROPERLY DISCARED FOOD ITEM $30.00,10LBS
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//REAR DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE/TIME ON FOOD ITEMS PREPARED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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.//INVERT ALL POTS & PANS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST REPLACE STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA/NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/MUST REPAINT RUSTY BOTTOM SHELVE IN REAR PREP AREA ON PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR NEED CLEANING THROUGHT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK & EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//OBSERVED SMOKED CIGARETTE BUTT ON TOP OF FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
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Dec 14, 2010
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Dec 10, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND GYROS MEAT ON OFF BROILER SPIT AT TEMP OF 66.6F TO 68.9F. INTERMITTENT COOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. ONCE THE MEAT ROLL IS PLACED ON THE BROILER SPIT, COOKING MUST BE CONTINUOUS WITH THE OUTSIDE LAYER SLICED OFF WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETE. CHECK THAT BROILER ELEMENTS ARE TURNED ON WHENEVER PRODUCT IS PRESENT.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.A COPY OF GYROS MEAT OPERATION GIVEN.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6, VALUE 70.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70722-11
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. WEN'S WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER SEPPING FROM UNDER THE TOILET WHEN WATER IS FLUSHED.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.TAGGED WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO USE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.FAX A LETTER WHEN WASHROOM IS FIXED(FAX #312- 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO70722-11
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Oct 4, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger & Pita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger & Pita on file is from Jul 7, 2011. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger & Pita?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Burger & Pita.
Has Burger & Pita's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger & Pita have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger & Pita means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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