Che Che Pita
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2021
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Che Che Pita stretching back to 2018. The most recent visit was on Nov 4, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Che Che Pita's record stops at Nov 4, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Che Che Pita on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 4, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST READ, SIGN, AND KEEP COPIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A MAT AT GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS ON FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM APPROVED ANSI PROGRAM.
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Mar 6, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 5, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE NEAR THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 28, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED CHEESECAKE AND COVERED GRAPES MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 (PREMISES CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT# 2300916 DATED FOR 7/10/2019. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND A BROKEN HANDLE LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN ASSORTED MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE NEAR THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TO MALE EMPLOYEE PREPPING AND COOKING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FIVE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES STORED IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jul 10, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER SUCH AS: 1LBS OF STEAK AT 58.1F, 1LBS OF CHICKEN AT 55.8F & 58.6F, 1LBS OF PORK SAUSAGE LINKS AT 56.7F, 3LBS OF CHICKEN EGG ROLLS AT 67.8F AND 1LBS OF SHRIMPS AT 56.1F. TCS FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURE, TOTAL WEIGHT 7LBS AT THE COST AT $200. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVER THE FRONT PREP COOLER WITH A AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56F SAID COOLER HOLDS TCS FOOD. PREP COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION/TAGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE UNTIL IT CAN HOLD AND MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW HEALTH CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPRERLY LABELED IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH: NAME, ADDRESS OF BUSINESS AND,DATE MADE,AND PRODUCTS NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jun 14, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD TILES ON BACK WALL OF KITCHEN WHERE MISSING. SEAL ALL GAPS AND HOLES IN THE FRP BOARD ON THE BACK WALL. COVER OR SEAL ALL EXPOSED WOOD AROUND THE DOOR FRAME AND WALL FRAME AROUND THE CLOSET FOR THE WATER HEATER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Che Che Pita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Che Che Pita on file is from Nov 4, 2021. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Che Che Pita?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Che Che Pita.
Has Che Che Pita's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Che Che Pita have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Che Che 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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