Food Safety Report: Pita Express, 4649 N Damen Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

4649 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, 60625 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 15, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-204. 11--observed no handwashing station in basement prep area. Observed evidence of food prep and storage in basement. Instructed manager to install a handwashing station or sink in basement by 3/20. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: 4-204. 112(b)--observed no thermometer present in clear glass doored cooler at front prep area. Instructed manager to provide an maintain a working thermometer in all coolers.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-305. 14--observed multiple waste lines above three compartment sink as well as over prep tables in basement prep area of establishment. Waste lines from first floor handwashing sinks and 3 compartment sinks. Instructed to encase all waste water pipes to prevent from potential drips and sources of contamination over 3 compartment sink and any food prep and storage areas. Provide smooth and easily cleanable surface on ceiling over any food storage or prep areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-305. 12--observed dry storage and spices stored in basement beneath unfinished wood and open ceiling in basement. Provide smooth and easily cleanable surface on ceiling over any food storage or prep areas.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13--observed no food handler certificates provided on premises. Must show proof of training for all food handler employees.

Source: chicago.gov