Pita Bite
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2012
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Inspectors have visited Pita Bite four times, with records going back to 2010. Pita Bite was last inspected on Apr 17, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Pita Bite's record stops at Apr 17, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning, front counter, bar area shelving need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in front bar areas, behind deep fryer (1st floor)not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt prep areas, laundry room areas, mop sink areas need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling outside walk in cooler in bsmt. storage area had large hole, missing panel, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Excess debris and clutter in bsmt. storage areas, rooms shall be removed.
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Jun 30, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, coolers, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, cooler, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced, counter in kitchen prep area, and under microwave had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed. Walk in cooler shelving, bsmt., storage shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving, storage shelving in kitchen areas, and bsmt. need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, kitchen storage shelving, bsmt., storage area, rooms not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitche prep areas, shall be replaced/repair, missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.Walls that had peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed. Ceiling outside bathrooms had peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing, broken, damaged light shields in kitchen prep areas, storage areas shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, walk in cooler,coolers, dining areas and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Oct 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 9, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN THE RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT/INSECT PROOFED THE DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE JUICE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, KITCHEN, PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOM. MUST INSTALL COVING 4" INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE SODA BOXES IN THE BASEMENT, SEAL THE GAP ON THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. SEAL THE HOLE ON THE FLOOR IN THE JUICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE HOLE ON THE WALL INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, DAMAGED WALLS IN THE JUICE AREA,HOLE ON THE WALL INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES. MUST CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THWE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENTS NOT BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita Bite last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita Bite on file is from Apr 17, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pita Bite?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pita Bite.
Has Pita Bite's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pita Bite have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pita Bite 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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