PITA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING/REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR CONDENSOR LINE OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM REAR CONDENSOR LINE IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES ON FLOOR WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN DISHWASHING AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SMALL SHELF ON RIGHT SIDE) AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA(ON WALL NEXT TO OFFICE). INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SMALL SHELF ON RIGHT SIDE) AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA(ON WALL NEXT TO OFFICE) FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND FAUCET FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR CONDENSOR LINE OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM REAR CONDENSOR LINE IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES ON FLOOR WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN DISHWASHING AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SMALL SHELF ON RIGHT SIDE) AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA(ON WALL NEXT TO OFFICE). INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SMALL SHELF ON RIGHT SIDE) AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA(ON WALL NEXT TO OFFICE) FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND FAUCET FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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.