Halal Pitta Ltd. — Halal Pitta Grill

1234 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
Indian
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2019
67
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Aug 13, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Halal Pitta Ltd. — Halal Pitta Grill's record stops at Aug 13, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA, AND THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ENCASED WITH DIRT, GRIME, AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THAT'S NOT BEING USED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEPOSITS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA, THE BACK KITCHEN AREA, AND BEHIND THE COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON THE FILTERS IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT SERVING LINE AND PREP AREA IN THE FRONT KITCHEN WITH FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD AND BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
47
67
Oct 25, 2018
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PERMISES HAS NO EMPLYOEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MIDDLE SINK STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
53
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halal Pitta Ltd. — Halal Pitta Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Halal Pitta Ltd. — Halal Pitta Grill on file is from Aug 13, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Halal Pitta Ltd. — Halal Pitta Grill?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Halal Pitta Ltd. — Halal Pitta Grill.

Has Halal Pitta Ltd. — Halal Pitta Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Halal Pitta Ltd. — Halal Pitta Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Halal Pitta Ltd. — Halal Pitta Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.