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PITA BITE

4801 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

PITA BITE has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 9, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 28, 2012, found no infractions.

2 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 source, labelling and allergens, Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on June 30, 2011. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 once on July 9, 2010. 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 July 9, 2010. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 12 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 17, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 17, 2012. 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

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning, front counter, bar area shelving need cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in front bar areas, behind deep fryer (1st floor)not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt prep areas, laundry room areas, mop sink areas need cleaning.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling outside walk in cooler in bsmt. storage area had large hole, missing panel, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Excess debris and clutter in bsmt. storage areas, rooms shall be removed.
  3. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, coolers, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, cooler, and reach in freezer.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced, counter in kitchen prep area, and under microwave had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed. Walk in cooler shelving, bsmt., storage shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving, storage shelving in kitchen areas, and bsmt. need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, kitchen storage shelving, bsmt., storage area, rooms not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitche prep areas, shall be replaced/repair, missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.Walls that had peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed. Ceiling outside bathrooms had peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Missing, broken, damaged light shields in kitchen prep areas, storage areas shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, walk in cooler,coolers, dining areas and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN THE RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT/INSECT PROOFED THE DOOR.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE JUICE AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, KITCHEN, PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOM. MUST INSTALL COVING 4" INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE SODA BOXES IN THE BASEMENT, SEAL THE GAP ON THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. SEAL THE HOLE ON THE FLOOR IN THE JUICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL THE HOLE ON THE WALL INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, DAMAGED WALLS IN THE JUICE AREA,HOLE ON THE WALL INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES. MUST CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THWE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST DISCARD UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENTS NOT BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

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