Jerk Pita

311 W 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jul 12, 2022
74
Score
Medium Risk

Jerk Pita has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Jul 12, 2022. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Jerk Pita's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 12, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “warewashing facilities” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Jerk Pita's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 12, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND WALLS AND BASES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN TOILET ROOM.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jun 29, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINLINE PIPE OVERFLOWING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
5
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CORRECT KIT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
48
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND WALLS AND BASES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TOILET ROOM.
56
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
48
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jerk Pita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jerk Pita on file is from Jul 12, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jerk Pita?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jerk Pita.

Has Jerk Pita's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jerk Pita have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jerk Pita means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.