Pita Heaven of Chicago

1250 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2020

Score

High Risk

Pita Heaven of Chicago has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Pita Heaven of Chicago was last inspected on Sep 18, 2020. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pita Heaven of Chicago dates to Sep 18, 2020.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2020

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: FOUND THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. UNIT FOUND AT 54F; INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: HUMMUS AT 50F, HAM AT 46.6F, COOKED BEEF AT 49F, BOILED EGGS AT 50F AND CHEESE AT 50F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED. 15 LBS AT VALUED $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE, FRYER, GRILL AND GYRO SPIT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK MISSING FROM THE SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISHMACHINE. SPRAYER IS WORKING BUT FAUCET NECK IS MISSING; MUST REPLACE.

May 21, 2019

License

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pita Heaven of Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pita Heaven of Chicago on file is from Sep 18, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Pita Heaven of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pita Heaven of Chicago have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pita Heaven of Chicago means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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