PASTA PALAZZO.
1966 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
11 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 62025PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA 64F/57.3F, SHRIMP 46.7F, FISH 50.9F, SCALLOPS 47.8F, MUSHROOMS 51.6F, CALAMARI 50F,ASSORTED PASTAS 50F/51F/50.6F, RAVIOLI 50.3F, MARINARA 60F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 23 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $63.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 63.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS)
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CRACKS ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
JUN 112024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED TCS FOODS LIKE COOKED RICE, PASTA, AND CUT LEAFY GREENS FOR SERVICE NOT HELD IN COLD HOLDING OR REFRIGERATION UNIT. STORED UNDERNEATH COUNTER AT COOK/ SERVE-LINE WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 61.5 F - 69.9 F. APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS VALUED $15 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
NOTED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED PLATES AT SERVE LINE UP RIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
NOTED COOK LINE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NOTED FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK AND IN REAR PREP AREA/ HOTWATER HEATER CLOSET WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED DUST ACCUMULATING ON WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 132023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN THE STOVETOP, FRONT FACE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
APR 202022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-201.12: GREASE ON WALLS /DOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 92022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
GREASE ON WALLS /DOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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MAR 12022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE WAS NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.
EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER HAS GRIME BUILD-UP.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
GREASE ON WALLS /DOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE
JUL 82020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN: BEGINNING OF PINK SUBSTANCE (INTERIOR BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.OR TO KNOW LOCATION OF SAID DEVICE
BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK,ALSO BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE AT REAR AREA AND ON TOP THE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 252019FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING MUST NOT OCCUR IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED IN MENS/EMPLOYEE SHARED REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN HAND SIGNAGE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT/COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) STORED AT ROOM TEMP/ AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON TOP SURFACE OF PREP COOLER: 77.0F, 20LBS OF RED MARINARA SAUCE, $20.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 20LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A TOTAL OF $20.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED, DRESSINGS, COOKED PASTA, RAW SEA FOODS, ETC. STORED IN FRONT COOLERS AT PREP/COOK LINE AREA WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF A TOXIC SUBSTANCE IN A SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE, STORED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE STATED SUBSTANCE IS USED TO SANITIZE/ CLEANING OF SURFACES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY LABEL ALL TOXIC SUBSTANCE CLEANERS TAKEN FROM BULK SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR AT THE 2-DOOR TALL COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE SERVICE SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.. MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUSY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED WALL AROUND REAR SERVICE SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367.
MAY 182017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER AND THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE EAST WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE EAST WALL, AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE DOOR OF THE CLOSET WHERE THE FURNACE IS STORED IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR ON THE SOUTH WALL, EXCESSIVE FOO DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN CONTACT SURFACE OF STORAGE BINS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN SODA NOZZLE CADDY AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION, UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR IN FURNACE CLOSET IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE ON NORTH WALL IN REAR PREP. REPAIR WALL AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR, WALL TILES MISSING. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNS POSTED IN WINDOWS, SIGNS PROVIDED.
MAY 232016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE AND DAMAGED WALL TILE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FILTER AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
MAR 112015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS WITHIN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 72014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE AND PREVENT GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH PASTA COOKER/IN THE LOWER DOOR, AND ON PIPES RUNNING ALONG CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PERFORM ROUTINE CLEANING IN FURNACE AND HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET TO REMOVE AND PREVENT DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP.
MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN ALL RESTROOMS TO REMOVE AND PREVENT DUST BUILDUP.
MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD IN BACK OF RESTAURANT NEAR REAR DOOR. MUST ALSO REPLACE LIGHT COVER IN SMALL PASTRY/BEER COOLER IN FRONT OF HOUSE. LIGHT SHIELD MUST COMPLETELY COVER LIGHT BULB FROM END TO END WITH NO EXPOSURE.
MAR 182013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON LEFT SIDE NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
NOV 102010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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