The Pasta Bowl
Mixed record — 6 of 14 inspections passed
2025-03-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APP...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED PASTA HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS COOKED PASTA ($10) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISS...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS USED FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS. OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FREEZER CHESTS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID.
2024-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 3 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED PASTA IN WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS 2-DOOR COOLER HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45 F - 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED WORKING BOTTLE OF BLUE CHEMICAL NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF CHEMICAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ANY CONTAINER USED FOR STORING TOXIC OR POISONOUS MATERIALS ARE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. THE MANAGER LABELED CHEMICALS AS GLASS CLEANERS....
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON FREEZER CHEST IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER GASKETS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION.
2023-09-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF LIGHT PINK CALCIUM RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED UNAPPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES HANGING FROM THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SILVER TRAYS AND CLEAR COVERS FACING UP ON THE PREP COOLER AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TRAYS AND COVERS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAIMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST REPLACE SOILED BAG COVERS FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSERS IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUES AND DEBRIS NOTED ON THE FOLLOWING: THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY, AND ON THE WALLS BEHIND PASTA PAN RACKS UPSTAIRS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-28-22 INSPECTION #2547099. VIOLATION 58: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN TH...
2022-01-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN ON FILE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
2022-01-21 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION V...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN ON FILE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEES VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL ON THE PROCEDURE OF CHECKING CUSTOMER VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
2020-01-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS SITTING IN A PAN IN THE PREP/COOK LINE AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (SPINACH, 50.8 DEGREE F, FRESH BROCCOLI 53.6 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISS...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT BEHIND THE COOK/PREP LINE AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSIT...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED SALMON BEING THAWED IN A PAN UNDER REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED THAT VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE THAWED OUT OF THE PACKAGE AND UNDER PROPER REFRIGERATION.
2019-02-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS BUT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE SOAP AND HAND DYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE OF ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2018-07-10 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEE'S CLEAN UP PLAN IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HE MUST PROVIDE OR CITATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION WILL BE ISSUED #7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND/OR GREASE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PREMISES HAS NO PROOF OF PROPER TRAINING ON ALLERGEN AWARENESS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090.
2017-11-08 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND SODA BOXES/LINES, AND BEHIND STORAGE RACKS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A HOLE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT RIGHT ABOVE THE TRIM, HOLES ABOVE THE TRIM ON THE MAIN WALL IN THE BASEMENT, AND HOLES NEAR THE STAIRCASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES, GAPS, AND...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER, CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, AND OTHER ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE DECORATIONS, DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ITEMS TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING OF THE FLOORS.
2017-06-22 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CHAINS AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE SANDWICH WARMER ABOVE THE GRILL AND UNDER THE HOOD VENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2016-07-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FRESH SLICE MOZZARELLA AT TEMP OF 46.5F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 46.7F; BLUE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.7F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.7F .FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER WHICH M...
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING FOOD(READY AND NON-READY TO EAT FOOD) AND HANDLING NON FOOD SURFACE LIKE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BRINGING FOOD DOWNSTAIRS IN THE BASEMENT OPEN AND CLOSE DOOR, WIPING KNIFE WITH CLOTH,R...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSE AT POP GUN DISPENSER BY THE ICE BIN,WATER MUST DRAIN TO FLOOR DRAIN RUSTY SHELVES IN DISH ROO AND BROKEN PLASTIC SURFACE USED FOR SHEELVE LINER.NEED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN WALLS BY THE MOP SINK AND IN DISH ROOM ACROSS FROM SHELVES,COVING NOT SEALED ON WALLS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND SEAL COVING.BASEMENT AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT SHIEL PROVIDED AT LIGHT BY THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
2015-12-01 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER IN BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
2015-04-07 Pass License 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST, DIRT AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2015-01-15 Fail License ▾
No violations found.
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