CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 53F, ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 54F, 2 GALLONS OF MILK AT 54F, ABOUT 20 SMALL CONTAINERS OF RANCH DRESSING AND TZATZIKI SAUCE AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS INSIDE (MILK) AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 54F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 8 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.