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MILO'S PITA PLACE LTD

6310 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MILO'S PITA PLACE LTD has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 15, 2011. The most recent inspection, on June 14, 2013, recorded 6 infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on August 15, 2011. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on June 7, 2013. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 19 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 14, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 14, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOBILE METAL CART WhERE CLEAN DISHES AND POTS ARE STORED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, ON PIPE, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE DANGLING ABOVE COOKING UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CHEST FREEZER STORED IN BASEMENT AREA HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UNIT AND FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,DUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD INCLUDED UNDER PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND GREASE STAINS ON WALL UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO DRAIN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • POTS AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE PREMISES.
  2. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, BOTH LIDS ARE BROKEN FROM HINGES AND ON TOP, UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO OUTSIDE AREA BY THE DOOR NOT CLEANED, BUCKETS WITH WATER, BROKEN BOTTLES, PAPERS, BREAD CRATES ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSPECT ACTIVITIES. OBSERVED BURROW HOLES ON CEMENT OUTSIDE AREA BY THE GARBAGE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO ABATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOBILE METAL CART WHERE CLEAN DISHES AND POTS ARE STORED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CHEST FREEZER STORED IN BASEMENT AREA HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UNIT AND FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, ON PIPE, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE DANGLING ABOVE COOKING UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,DUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD INCLUDED UNDER PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND GREASE STAINS ON WALL UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO DRAIN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • POTS AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE PREMISES.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL OR PAINT ALL THE BARE WOOD SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE TOP FREEZER OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR THE TILES ON THE WALLS AND TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM.(NOT WORKING).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR FAUCET NECK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,(WITH HEAVY LEAK).
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • PREP COOLER IS AT 56.6F TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TEMP AT 40F OR BELOW.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL ALL THE RAW WOODS OF THE SHELVINGS OR PAINT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN OR REMOVE UNUSED COOLERS IN BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE CEILING.MUST PROVIDE MESH SCREEN ON THE TOP OF THE EXIT DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXTENSION HOSE TYPE FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH A FIXED NON-THREADED FAUCET OR INSTALL FAUCET WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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