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Restaurant: Eat a Pita
Address: 3155 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Dec 2, 2010

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All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOODS IN COOLERS WITHOUT A LABEL AND DATE. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON DOOR OF 'CHILL ISLE' REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR. REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR AREA OVER THE PREP TABLE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD STORED INSIDE OF THE DRESSING COOLER AND ON WIRE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM ALL COKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF BASEMENT ICE CREAM FREEZER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE AREA. MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. STORE REMAINING ARTICLES AT LEAST 6' OFF OF THE FLOOR.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED FETA CHEESE AT 48F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 44.9F, TUNA SALAD AT 44.4F, HAMBURGERS AT 50F, AND SLICED CHEESES AT 47.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE TOP OF THE STOVE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL BELOW THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOK LINE SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: TOP OF THE STOVE AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS, GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS AT 113F, COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS AT 51-93F, RAW SPROUTS AT 64F, FALAFEL AT 53F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $55. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5/5/10 WAS NOT DISPLAYED AND POSTED. THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 1/5/10 WAS POSTED OVER TOP OF THE SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5/5/10. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

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