Pita O' Grille
Last inspected: May 11, 2018
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Pita O' Grille appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2017. The most recent visit was on May 11, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Pita O' Grille's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 11, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 11, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 4, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK COVERED WITH ONE SIDE OF SWING DOOR; ALSO IN FRONT OF THE SINK A LARGE BAG OF DIRTY LINENS AND ON FLOOR A BAG WITH TOOLS. ON 9-21-17, INSPECTION #2088872 SWING DOORS WERE REMOVED SO EXPOSED HAND SINK WILL BE ACCESSIBLE FOR BOTH PREP AREAS. DOORS HAVE BEEN RE-INSTALLED WITHOUT CDPH APPROVAL. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: HAND SOAP DISPENSER BROKEN UNABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP FOR HAND WASHING. HAD TO USE DISH SOAP FOR HAND WASHING. EMPLOYEE TRIED TO REPAIR WITH NEGATIVE RESULT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SOAP DISPENSER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER STATED OWNER HAS IT WITH HIM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED: CHICKEN, BEEF HUMMUS ETC. NO ONE PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED, HANDLED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: CHEMICALS NOT PROPERLY STORED.OBSERVED WINDOW CLEANER STORED ON TOP THE KNIFE RACKS WITH CLEAN KNIVES INSIDE. ALSO FOUND A WHITE PLASTIC BOTTLE WITH RUBBING ALCOHOL STORED ON SHELF WITH ALL SPICES. TOXIC ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD, UTENSILS AND FOOD PRODUCTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-26-17, REPORT#2088872: #32-GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #34-FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-WATER ON FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANKS. KEEP FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT TODAY 5-4-18 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: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: BROKEN CEILING WALL IN DINING AREA AND WATER LEAKING FROM THE OPENING IN CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE OF LEAK AND REPAIR CEILING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE DID NOT HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIR RESTRAINT WAS PUT ON DURING INSPECTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.
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Sep 26, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE WATER AND KEEP SAME AREA DRY
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANKS.KEEP FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT
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Sep 21, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS GIVING THE OTHER EMPLOYEE A CAP IN PREP AREA,THAN REMOVED GLOVES AND GLOVED HIS HANDS AGAIN, RETURNED TO FRONT PREP AREA AND HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD: LETTUCE,TOMATOES ,FALAFEL MIXTURE,ETC. SAME EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASK, HOWEVER WITHOUT HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES PROCEDURE CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE PRPE AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO AFTER THE LICENSE INSPECTION A SWING DOOR WAS INSTALLED BETWEEN PREP AREAS,WHEN SWING DOORS ARE OPENED(WHICH PRESENTLY DOOR WAS OPENED),EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING.ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS FOUND AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA OR REMOVE SWING DOORS. PAPER TOWEL WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED:HUMMUS,PASTOR,KABOB ETC.AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLE MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE WATER AND KEEP SAME AREA DRY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL BROKEN DRY WALL/CEMENT FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,THROUGHOUT UNABLE TO CHECK VIOLATION DUE TO BASEMENT KEY NOT PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SAID KEY ON RE-INSPECTION
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Apr 10, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWELS INSTALLED ABOVE THE ONE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING COVING/BASEBOARD WALL ON FLOOR BEHIND AND BESIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO INSTALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL BROKEN DRY WALL/CEMENT FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,THROUGHOUT
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Apr 6, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NO SNEEZE GUARD PROVIDED AT FRONT PREP.SERVING AREA.SNEEZE GUARD IS NEEDED AROUND FRONT COUNTER TOP:PREP COOLER AND STEAM TABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).
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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: FRONT DOOR NOT ABLE TO CLOSE,ALSO 1/4' TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM.DOOR MUST BE RODENT INSECT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWELS INSTALLED ABOVE THE ONE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING COVING/BASEBOARD WALL ON FLOOR BEHIND AND BESIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO INSTALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL BROKEN DRY WALL/CEMENT FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,THROUGHOUT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita O' Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita O' Grille on file is from May 11, 2018. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pita O' Grille?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pita O' Grille.
Has Pita O' Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pita O' Grille have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pita O' Grille 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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