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Le Pita Fresh

6141 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2015
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Le Pita Fresh has five inspections on file, the first dated 2013. On Aug 6, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Le Pita Fresh's record stops at Aug 6, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “toilet room doors self closing”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE AT REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELF, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PREP/DISHWASH AREA FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT PREP/DISHWASH AREA, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALL AT REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT SAID HANWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE/WATER MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED WITH UNUSED ITEMS ALONT EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Dec 24, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
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Dec 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN, FURNACE ROOM, AND BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Mar 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER HOLSTER TO REMOVE FOOD GRIME AND BUILDUP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR CUSTOMER BATHROOM NEAR FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS. THERMOMETERS MUST BE PROVIDED IN KITCHEN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 14, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOORS MUST SELF CLOSE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Pita Fresh last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Pita Fresh on file is from Aug 6, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Pita Fresh?

Across the inspection record, “toilet room doors self closing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Le Pita Fresh.

Has Le Pita Fresh's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Le Pita Fresh have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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