JAN 19
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PASTA D'ARTE.
EAT. 97/100
6311 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 19, 2017 · passed
Passed all 11 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food item in walk in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler had excess food debris accumulation not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
MAY 132016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP, BAR AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAP ABOVE PREP COOLER/TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
AUG 282015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PARTS,AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT COVER IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. VENTILATION DUCT NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IS WRAPPED IN FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PLUMBERS PUDDY INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC SUBSTANCE AND HAVE SEEMS WELDED.
SEP 262014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 26
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST ALWAYS STORE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND CHICKEN BEING STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. ALSO FOUND SAME AT THE UPRIGHT 1DR FREEZER NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.
MAR 52014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES (SAUCES AND OLIVE OIL IN TALL PLASTICS CONTAINERS AT THE STOVE TOP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER LID OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE CORNERS TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE DESSERT REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP IN DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER AT THE BAR ICE STORAGE BIN IN A PROPER ICE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES.
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JAN 42013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS INSIDE COOLERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUPS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST PARTICLES AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS FROM FALLING ONTO THE PLATES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN, MONITOR AND MAINTAIN THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND DISH WASHER AREA AND BY THE ICE MACHINE
MAY 162012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT OF ME AND STATED THAT THEY ALWAYS WASH THEIR HANDS ON THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN IT IS BUSY IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND THE EMPLOYEE THAT THEY HAVE TO WASH THEIR HANDS ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS ONLY FOR WASHING AND SANITIZING THE DISHES,UTENSILS, POTS AND PANS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-010A.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL THE GAP/CREVICES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WATER HEATER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER IN THE KITCHEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE INSDE THE STORAGE CLOSET AND SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE SAME AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
DEC 132011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 13
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need deyailed cleaning, cooler shelving need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen areas, bar area, and rear storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had exposed plaster in storage closet, shall be repaired/sealed.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
JUN 152011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in coolers, reach in frezzers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving, and storage shelving in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Storage shelving in storage room closet needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage room, and under storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, lifgt shields in storage area need cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen areas, bathrooms need cleaning.
DEC 32010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
MAR 222010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in corners not clean in storage areas. Instructed to detail clean.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided in condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer in all coolers.
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