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PITA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

705 S SEELEY, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

PITA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 17, 2022. The most recent inspection, on April 13, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 19, 2025. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 11, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 April 13, 2026. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 April 13, 2026. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on December 11, 2025. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE A PAN OF RAW BEEF. FOUND BEEF AT 46.6F INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE GRILL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 14LBS AT $60 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES, A FEW DRY AND WET INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND SEASONING SHAKERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BEWTEEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE (IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT IT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYER.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS PERSON CERTIFIED MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE (IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  8. License

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND ON THE SURROUND WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
  9. License

    0 infractions

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