Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Chicago Pita Kitchen
13227 S Brainard Ave, Chicago 60633 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jul 8, 2026
24
Inspections on record
16
Times passed
6
Times failed
Violations cited on Jul 8, 2026
- #40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND A MALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYES WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE MOP SINK WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN MULTIPLE PLACES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
- #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND THE CFM ON SITE HAS NO CURRENT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 16, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 6, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 8, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 2, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 9, 2016 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 6, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 3, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 21, 2013 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 12, 2012 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 5, 2012 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 26, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Chicago Pita Kitchen — questions
- Did Chicago Pita Kitchen pass its last health inspection?
- Chicago Pita Kitchen at 13227 S Brainard Ave was inspected on Jul 8, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
- What violations were cited at Chicago Pita Kitchen?
- The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND A MALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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