THE PITA PIT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1947047, DATED, 7/22/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #35; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS THROUGHOUT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR. #38; MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR STORAGE OF UTENSILS FOR BULK ICE CREAM #45; IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL CORNER ON SIDE OF 1-COMP SINK IN REAR. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL CORNER ON SIDE OF 1-COMP SINK IN REAR. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.