Le Pita Fresh — Milo's Pita
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2020
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Score
Going back to 2016, Le Pita Fresh — Milo's Pita has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 11, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Le Pita Fresh — Milo's Pita dates to Sep 11, 2020.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited eight times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Le Pita Fresh — Milo's Pita on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Sep 11, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 2, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM VENT DIRECTLY ONTO TWO TRAYS OF UNCOVERED COOKED BEEF AND ON RAW CHICKEN IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CARD BOARD BOXES PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TRASH AND RECYCLABLES MUST BE STORED IN RECEPTICLE SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/2/2020, REPORT #2366801. #10-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. #53-OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO CLOSE AT ALL TIMES. #58-FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MISSING HANDLES ON MOP SINK NEXT TO EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT HANGING FROM CEILING IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER (COOK) PREPPING FOOD IN REAR WITHOUT A FACE COVERING. ALSO, UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT OBSERVED CASHIER WITH MASK HANGING ON CHIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HE MUST TAKE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES TO PROTECT THEIR EMPLOYEES, THEIR CUSTOMERS AND ALL OTHERS WHO COME INTO PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THEIR OPERATIONS. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A MASK THAT COVERS THEIR NOSE AND MOUTH. Any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering (a mask or cloth face-covering) shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a face covering when in a public place and unable to maintain a six-foot social distance. Face-coverings are required in public indoor spaces such as stores. 7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 2, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19-OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO PROPERLY CLOSE AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AREAS, COOLER AREAS, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTREMELY HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18-OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ACCUMILATED WITH EXTREMELY HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST BE SERVICED, CLEANED AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (DRY PEAS & RICE). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Mar 26, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION THAT IS USED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, SANITIZER MUST BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. MANAGER WENT TO STORE TO PICK UP BLEACH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS OR TEST KIT ON SITE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR. ALSO OBSERVED NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS CORRECTLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (DRY PEAS & RICE). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS FILLED WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO PROPERLY CLOSE AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AREAS, COOLER AREAS, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTREMELY HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ACCUMILATED WITH EXTREMELY HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST BE SERVICED, CLEANED AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 23, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AREAS, COOLER AREAS, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. ALSO, OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH BUILDUP OF GREASE.(GREASE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER/GREASE CONTAINER AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AREAS, COOLER AREAS, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT PREMISES (DISHWASHING AREAS). MUST REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
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Apr 30, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED AT PREP COOLER/PREP AREA.NO KNIVES MUST BE STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOR BETWEEN WALL AND EQUIPMENT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE FROM COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDED WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT.CLEAN /REMOVE GREASE FROM INSIDE THE CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS.ONCE EQUIPMENT ARE CLEANED MUST MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER COOLERS,PREP TABLE,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND AND ROUND GREASE TRAP.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME ON CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE CAULKING,CLEAN AND RE-APPLY CAULKING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Apr 20, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH ROOM AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.SINK WAS FILLED WITH A LOT OF EMPTY PLASTIC USED CONDIMENTS/SAUCES CONTAINERS,AND IN FRONT OF THE SINK WITH MOP AND BROOM.NO SOAP/PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS ,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MENTIONED SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR AND PATIO USED PER CUSTOMERS NOT MAINTAINED; PRESENTLY ARE IN PROCESS OF REMODELING/UPGRADE,HOWEVER OBSERVED GARBAGE THROWN THRU OUT THE PATIO AREA ,ALSO EXCESS BLACK GARBAGE BAGS BROKEN, TORN AND OPENED.TORN GARBAGE BAG WITH RAW MEAT SCRAPS BY THE OUTSIDE REAR EXIT REAR DOOR. GARBAGE,DIRTY GLOVES,CUPS,STRAWS, FOOD AND WASTE OIL INSIDE OPENED CONTAINERS.GARBAGE ON GROUND THROUGHOUT THE AREA: BY EXIT DOOR,PATIO AND GANG WAY.EXCESS RAT DROPPINGS BY THE OUTSIDE REAR DOOR BY THE GARBAGE BAGS,PATIOS THROUGHOUT,UNDER TABLES,BOOTHS,UNDER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND WHATEVER ELSE IS THROWN ON GROUND. ALSO OBSERVED A GROCERY METAL CART FILLED WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAGS(SOME BROKEN).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED AT PREP COOLER/PREP AREA.NO KNIVES MUST BE STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOR BETWEEN WALL AND EQUIPMENT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE FROM COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDED WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT.CLEAN /REMOVE GREASE FROM INSIDE THE CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS.ONCE EQUIPMENT ARE CLEANED MUST MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER COOLERS,PREP TABLE,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND AND ROUND GREASE TRAP.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME ON CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE CAULKING,CLEAN AND RE-APPLY CAULKING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Aug 22, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-14-17,REPORT#2078431 #19-OUTSIDE GANGWAY/SIDEWALK AT REAR AREA OF THE ESTABLISHMENT HAS FOOD/GREASE LIQUID SPILLAGE ,ALSO GRIME BUILD-UP ON CEMENT. FOAM CUPS,PLASTIC,AND A LOT OF CIGARETTE BUTTS ON PATIO AREA. NUMEROUS OF PLASTIC BREAD CRATES UNDER THE STAIRCASE WITH LITTER ON GROUND/CEMENT INCLUDED FOAM,NAILS FROM BOOTHS. UNUSED DIRTY JUICE MACHINE STORED BY THE CRATES WITH A LOT OF SMALL FLIES AROUND THE UNIT. RAT DROPPINGS(OVER 10) AT NORTH-WEST AREA OF THE PATIO. WASTE OIL CONTAINER AT ALLEY WITH GREASE ON TOP LID/CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CONTAINER ALSO REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS,POWER WASH GANGWAY,AND PATIO,REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CRATES,JUICE MACHINE AND ALL DIRTY CONTAINERS.CLEAN MENTIONED AREA TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020. TODAY 8-22-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 MANAGER SEND OUT AN EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE GARBAGE,AND WASHED DOWN GANGWAY,ALSO CLEANED THE TOP OF WASTE OIL CONTAINER.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED: CHICKEN, RICE, BEEF ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8-14-17,REPORT#2078431 NOT POSTED/VISIBLE,INSTEAD POSTED AT SIDE OF POP REACH-IN COOLER AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMER WAS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 3-10-17,REPORT #1995411 TODAY NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES BEHIND THE UNITS.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE PREP TABLE ACROSS EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA,NEED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN. GRIMES BUILD-UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM.SPECIALLY COVING/BASEBOARD,CORNERS AND FLOOR DRAINS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SPILLAGE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINT UPON ENTERING PREP AREA.
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Aug 14, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GANGWAY/SIDEWALK AT REAR AREA OF THE ESTABLISHMENT HAS FOOD/GREASE LIQUID SPILLAGE ,ALSO GRIME BUILD-UP ON CEMENT. FOAM CUPS,PLASTIC,AND A LOT OF CIGARETTE BUTTS ON PATIO AREA. NUMEROUS OF PLASTIC BREAD CRATES UNDER THE STAIRCASE WITH LITTER ON GROUND/CEMENT INCLUDED FOAM,NAILS FROM BOOTHS. UNUSED DIRTY JUICE MACHINE STORED BY THE CRATES WITH A LOT OF SMALL FLIES AROUND THE UNIT. RAT DROPPINGS(OVER 10) AT NORTH-WEST AREA OF THE PATIO. WASTE OIL CONTAINER AT ALLEY WITH GREASE ON TOP LID/CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CONTAINER ALSO REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS,POWER WASH GANGWAY,AND PATIO,REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CRATES,JUICE MACHINE AND ALL DIRTY CONTAINERS.CLEAN MENTIONED AREA TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES BEHIND THE UNITS.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE PREP TABLE ACROSS EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA,NEED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN. GRIMES BUILD-UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM.SPECIALLY COVING/BASEBOARD,CORNERS AND FLOOR DRAINS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SPILLAGE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE,NEED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Mar 10, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO PANEL PROVIDED AT INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN DOOR BY THE EAST WALL.EXPOSED INSULATION. NEED TO PROVIDE DOOR COVER,MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILNG WALL ABOVE THE JUICE BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING WALL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Mar 3, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-1-16,REPORT#1752259 #30- FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, GARBANZO, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD. #38-FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT SODA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. #42-FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE TODAY 3-3-17 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO PANEL PROVIDED AT INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN DOOR BY THE EAST WALL.EXPOSED INSULATION. NEED TO PROVIDE DOOR COVER,MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CABINET,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILNG WALL ABOVE THE JUICE BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING WALL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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78
Sep 1, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES RAW CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.)SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, GARBANZO, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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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 AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT SODA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 6, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED BOTTOM OF (ONE OF THE TWO) PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MISSING HANDLE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND BY THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL THE GAP/HOLE AROUND THE PIPES BY THE MOP SINK, AND THE WATER HEATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALL (BRICK WALLS) BY THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Le Pita Fresh — Milo's Pita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Le Pita Fresh — Milo's Pita on file is from Sep 11, 2020. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Le Pita Fresh — Milo's Pita?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Le Pita Fresh — Milo's Pita.
Has Le Pita Fresh — Milo's Pita's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Le Pita Fresh — Milo's Pita have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Le Pita Fresh — Milo's 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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