Milo's Pita Place Ltd

6310 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2013
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Milo's Pita Place Ltd has five inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 14, 2013. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Milo's Pita Place Ltd dates to Jun 14, 2013.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Milo's Pita Place Ltd's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 14, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOBILE METAL CART WhERE CLEAN DISHES AND POTS ARE STORED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, ON PIPE, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE DANGLING ABOVE COOKING UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CHEST FREEZER STORED IN BASEMENT AREA HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UNIT AND FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,DUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD INCLUDED UNDER PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE STAINS ON WALL UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: POTS AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE PREMISES.
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Jun 7, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, BOTH LIDS ARE BROKEN FROM HINGES AND ON TOP, UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO OUTSIDE AREA BY THE DOOR NOT CLEANED, BUCKETS WITH WATER, BROKEN BOTTLES, PAPERS, BREAD CRATES ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSPECT ACTIVITIES. OBSERVED BURROW HOLES ON CEMENT OUTSIDE AREA BY THE GARBAGE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO ABATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOBILE METAL CART WHERE CLEAN DISHES AND POTS ARE STORED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER STORED IN BASEMENT AREA HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UNIT AND FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, ON PIPE, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE DANGLING ABOVE COOKING UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,DUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD INCLUDED UNDER PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE STAINS ON WALL UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: POTS AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE PREMISES.
41
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May 15, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT ALL THE BARE WOOD SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE TOP FREEZER OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE TILES ON THE WALLS AND TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM.(NOT WORKING).
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR FAUCET NECK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,(WITH HEAVY LEAK).
38
78
Aug 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER IS AT 56.6F TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TEMP AT 40F OR BELOW.
2
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE RAW WOODS OF THE SHELVINGS OR PAINT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN OR REMOVE UNUSED COOLERS IN BASEMENT.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE CEILING.MUST PROVIDE MESH SCREEN ON THE TOP OF THE EXIT DOOR.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTENSION HOSE TYPE FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH A FIXED NON-THREADED FAUCET OR INSTALL FAUCET WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Milo's Pita Place Ltd last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Milo's Pita Place Ltd on file is from Jun 14, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Milo's Pita Place Ltd?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Milo's Pita Place Ltd.

Has Milo's Pita Place Ltd's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Milo's Pita Place Ltd have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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