Pita Parlor
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2022
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Score
Going back to 2020, Pita Parlor has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Pita Parlor's record stops at Feb 3, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
Across the inspection history, “miscellaneous / public health orders” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO SIGNAGE WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT TO INFORM CUSTOMERS TO WEAR MASKS INSIDE REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL OF CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLICE PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Oct 21, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. DURING INSPECTION MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELING ON PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH ALLERGENS, CONTENTS, WEIGHT, ADDRESS, AND CONTACT INFORMATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 9, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 30, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 71 F.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH GAP,OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PEST-PROOFED.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RAISED SHELF FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE/PEPSI BEVERAGE STATION. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT ATTACHED SPRAYER FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita Parlor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita Parlor on file is from Feb 3, 2022. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pita Parlor?
Across the inspection record, “miscellaneous / public health orders” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pita Parlor.
Has Pita Parlor's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pita Parlor have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pita Parlor 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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