Pita Heaven
Last inspected: May 21, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, Pita Heaven has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent report on file is from May 21, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Pita Heaven's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 21, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 21, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHES BEING DONE INSIDE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND THE SANITIZER IS AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 50PPM CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES DISHES ARE BEING DONE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A RED SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Aug 13, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN VARIOUS REACH IN COOLERS. TORN, WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN SODA NOZZLES TO REMOVE SODA SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRONT LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACHIN COOLERS TO RENMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 11, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE KNIVES IN THE KNIFE RACK AS WELL AS THE KNIFE RACK; INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA-REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF STAINLESS STEEL REACH IN FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 29, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE KNIVES IN THE KNIFE RACK AS WELL AS THE KNIFE RACK; INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA-REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF STAINLESS STEEL REACH IN FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 16, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHWASHING AREAS NOT ORGANIZED.
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Jun 8, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES ALSO OBSERVED 1/2 IN GAP AT DOORSWEEP OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS OPERATOR AND RODENT PROOR REAR EXIT DOOR. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP ON PREMISES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita Heaven last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita Heaven on file is from May 21, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pita Heaven?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pita Heaven.
Has Pita Heaven's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pita Heaven have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pita Heaven 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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