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Pita Pit

6558 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2016
67
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Pita Pit has four inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2016. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Pita Pit's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 29, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Pita Pit on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, STEAK, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; SLICER, CAN OPENER HAS RUST, INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER, STORAGE CABINETS UNDER CASH REGISTER, AND THE CONTACT SURFACE AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA; INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP, ALSO THE HOOD HAS DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMP SINK, AND THE TOP OF THE TOILET IS BROKEN IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAIR RESTRAINTS NOT BEING WORN BY STAFF, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed straws,cups lids,etc.stored behind the faucet of the exposed hand sink,instructed to relocate or provide a splash guard at said location.Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING INFORMATION PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
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90
Jan 29, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BASE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A GAP BETWEEN THE BASE AND THE WALL INSTRUCTED TO CAULK WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO ABSORBENT MATERIAL.FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON -ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: TWO SOUTH WALL IN DINING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELD ABOVE THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD AT SAID LIGHT.
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Jan 22, 2015
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pita Pit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pita Pit on file is from Jan 29, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pita Pit?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pita Pit.

Has Pita Pit's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pita Pit 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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