Mezza Grilled Wraps and Pita

2 N Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL 60606
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Sep 13, 2019
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Score
High Risk

MEZZA GRILLED WRAPS AND PITA, INC, located at 2 N Riverside Plz in Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on September 13, 2019. This inspection resulted in 4 major and 6 minor violations, with notable issues including management knowledge, procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, and adequate handwashing sinks. While this most recent inspection indicated significant concerns, the facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its 15 on-record evaluations.

15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 13, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Aug 26, 2019
Complaint
7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
39
Feb 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 21, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 25, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 7, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 19, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
May 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 6, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 8, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Sep 13, 2019 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA AND FAR REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN IN WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,DICE TOMATO,CHICKEN,BEANS, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH PREPARATION & DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.12 OBSERVED FACILITY GREASE TRAP IN INSIDE NOT MAINTAINED. ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON TOP, BOTTOM, SIDE AND AROUND GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR MOP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING MOP STORAGE REQUIREMENTS, MOPS STORED DOWN INSIDE UTILITY SINK AND ON FLOOR (CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE). MUST STORE PROPERLY TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR BARE CEMENT POROUS NOT EASY CLEANABLE. FLOORS AND STAIRS LEADING TO AND INSIDE REAR PREP & WARE WASHING AREA INCLUDING DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR SMOOTH NON POROUS EASY TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.12 OBSERVED THE FACILITY TO BE UNBEARABLY WARM AND WITH USE OF FANS DUE TO AIR CONDITIONING IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE UNIT TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE FACILITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)