Pita Grill
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2019
74
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Pita Grill stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Sep 3, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Pita Grill since Sep 3, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Pita Grill's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 3, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AREA OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BARRIER THIS AREA OR MOVE DRY/CANNED FOOD PRODUCTS TO A SECURE AREA. CORE VIOLATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD ON WALL OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION
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Jun 12, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF HOT LINE EQUIPMENT GRILL/FRYER GREASY AND DIRTY .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED POP NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE STICKY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN POP NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILT UP DIRT.
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Feb 8, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SOUPS, COOKED RICE, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (ABOVE SODA DISPENSER) AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA DISPENSER STORAGE CABINET IN DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE SLIMY ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF DINING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.-----------CLEANING SUPPLIES (BROOMS AND MOPS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR. ---------MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES FOR SODA BOXES IN DINING AREA.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME COOKED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED AND LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOODS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA BY BATHROOMS. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 7, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED DATED, 03/23/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #2115281, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY AND GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: MICROWAVE OVEN, CHEST FREEZERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP COOLER, TOASTER OVEN, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, MOP SINK, 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT, IN REAR PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. 45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BADLY STAINED CEILING TILE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Mar 23, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS (IE CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, SANDWICHES, BEEF ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (RIGHT SIDE) IN REAR PREP AREA.--------INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY AND GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: MICROWAVE OVEN, CHEST FREEZERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP COOLER, TOASTER OVEN, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, MOP SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT, IN REAR PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, needs 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 not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in front counter areas under shelving not clean, needs 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: Walls that had exposed raw wood, wallboard in rear storage area shall be repaired/replaced. Walls, ceiling in front kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Mar 27, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK & 1- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA & VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD,LOWER SHELVES AT POP MACHINE & CABINETS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM.
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Mar 21, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-8040.CRITICAL 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT & COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR COOLER SUCH AS COOKED GYROS 46.2F-47.8F,HUMMUS 49.8F,FALAFEL 51.1F,BABAGOUNGH 67.7F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.APPX 7LBS. $12. CRITICAL 7-38-020A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE & NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE READY TO EAT & POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED SUCH AS HUMMUS,GYROS,FALAFEL,ETC.MUST PROVIDE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE & POST.SERIOUS 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK & 1- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA & VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD,LOWER SHELVES AT POP MACHINE & CABINETS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CAULK HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM.
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Jan 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly labeled/dated in coolers, reach i freezers, must date and label foo items in coolers, reach in freezers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, pop dispensing unit(nozzles), and prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in rear storage areas under shelving need cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Jan 24, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOAP AND SOAP HOLDER IN DISH AREA MUST BE TRANSFERRED ABOVE HANDSINK NOT ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROTECT FOOD IN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK,AT THIS TIME NO FOOD IN THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Sep 26, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita Grill on file is from Sep 3, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pita Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Pita Grill.
Has Pita Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pita Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pita Grill 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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