Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY on .
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Pass with Conditions
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Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620472
Location recorded for this inspection · THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY · 2434-2436 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS ON COUNTER SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED PASTAS 71.6F/62.6F/63.5F/62.4F, MARINARA SAUCE 54.1F, ASSOTED SUACES INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE REAR 47.2F, 47.1F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVE. ALSO NOTED CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AT THE REAR PREP AREA, BAR AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610178
Location recorded for this inspection · THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY · 2434-2436 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BINS AND BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS AND SPICE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS INSIDE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HANDLES ARE STORED NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS IN BETWEEN USE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587740
Location recorded for this inspection · THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY · 2434-2436 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING PIPES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVD CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS CARDBORD BOXES UNUSED COOLER AND OTHER ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR THE EASE OF CLEANING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND RAW WOOD WALL BEHIND EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL OR REPAINT WALLS. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTHING AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563825
Location recorded for this inspection · THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY · 2434-2436 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND VARIOUS TYPES OF COOKED PASTA AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES: FROM PENNE AT TEMP OF, ELBOW AT TEMP OF 62.9F, SHELLS AT TEMP OF 66.7F, AND FETTUCCINE AT TEMP OF 59.7F. PASTA WAS STORED ON SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, ALSO COOKED AND OILED GARLIC AT 53.7F. SOME OF THE PASTA WAS ALREADY DRIED FROM ROOM TEMPERATURE. ALSO, VARIOUS COOKED PASTA WAS STORED IN AN OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FROM 44.4F,48.6F TO 51.7F.ALSO, TWO QUARTS OF COOKED MARINARA SAUCE AT TEMP OF 56F. ALL PASTA AND OTHER PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW.POUNDS 40, VALUE 40 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN FRONT OF LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO MISSING FLOOR TILE AT FRONT PREP AREA(EAST SIDE)REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510375
Location recorded for this inspection · THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY · 2434-2436 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND INGREDIENT LIST AS WELL AS NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY WHERE IT IS PACKAGED.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER HEATER CONDENSATION PIPE NOT REACHING FLOOR DRAIN AND LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. CONNECT DISHCHARGE PIPE TO FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED DRIPPING PIPE IN OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ABATE DRIPPING CONDITION AND MAINTAIN PIPE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366905
Location recorded for this inspection · THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY · 2434-2436 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. -
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT REAR PREP AREA, DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,0ppm. UNIT WAS IN USE,DISH RACK INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE 100ppm.TWO DAYS GIVEN. TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED BY OWNER,REPORTED ON SITE AT 2:10pm, BY 2:15pm UNIT REPAIRED AND PRESENTLY PROVIDES PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION, 100ppm PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) BEGINNING MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. -
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED PASTA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:SPAGHETTI AT TEMP OF 56.8F TO 57F; SHORT PASTA AT TEMP OF 60.8F TO 64.4F, FOOD WAS STORED ON TO SHELVES ACROSS FROM PREP AREA. COOKED SLICE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48.6F STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.POUNDS 15,VALUE 20. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41 OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS COOKED FOODS, AT OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE BEANS(TUESDAY 4-7-20),DICEDFRSEH MOZZARELLA CHEESE IN WATER(MONDAY 4-6-2020)AND COOKED SLICED MUSHROOMS( TUESEDAY 4-7-2020)AND A 1/2 GALLON OF BUTTERMILK 3-28-2020) ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED, ALL PREPARED COOKED AND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. POUNDS 22, VALUE 42.75 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT DOORS WITH 1/2 TO 1/4" OF GAP UNDER THE FRONT DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OUTSIDE AT PARKING LOT/ BY THE REAR DOOR, FOUND TWO WALK-IN COOLER UN-LOCKED WITH FOOD( RAW,COKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD) STORED INSIDE .UNIT NOT LOCKED DURING THE OPERATION,INSTRUCTED MUST LOCK AND KEEP LOCK BOTH DOORS FOR FOOD PROTECTION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT REAR DOOR,EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN INTERIOR LID LINER OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER BY THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT 2:25pm TECHNICIAN ON SITE, PROVIDED CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER AT REAR PIZZA AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REMOVE FOOD
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXTERIOR MISSING METAL CAP AT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. PROVIDED
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT DISH ROOM.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR COVERING IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN AND SLIPPERY IN PREP AREA(SOUP KETTLE AREA),REPLACE,NO CARDBOARD MUST BE USE ON FLOOR. BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE BAR AREA AROUND PIPE SEAL,WALLS IN ALL PREP AREA MUST BE WASHED/REPAINT
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GROUT REMOVED FLOOR FLOOR TILES UNDER DEEP FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT OIL BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE BEER COOLER, UNEVEN AND GRIMED CEMENT FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK,MUST REPAIR SAID FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OUTSIDE BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREMISES EXCESS ITEMS FROM TABLES SHELVES,PLASTIC CONTAINERS BROOMS ETC,A LOT ITEMS ON CEMENT FLOOR,REMOVE ITEMS NOT NEEDED,RE-ORGANIZE AREA AND ELEVATE ITEMS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: PROTECTIVE SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA( SOUP KETTLE AREA)MUST BE REPLACED.MUST CLEAN THE OTHER SHIELDS
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 12-11-2019,REPORT #2353150 IS POSTED, HOWEVER NOT VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER IN FRONT OF IT WINE BOTTLES COVERS THE SUMMARY REPORT. SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2353150
Location recorded for this inspection · THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY · 2434-2436 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEHIND THE FRONT COOKING LINE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (SPINACH, 55.4 DEGREE F, SLICED TOMATOES 58.1 DEGREES F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 59.3 DEGREES F, TOMATO MAYO 53.1 DEGREES F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 10 LBS, AND $100 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED AND DISPOSITION. (DICED TOMATOES, SLICED HAM, WHITE BEANS, SALAMI). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, WALNUTS, ETC., OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2241208
Location recorded for this inspection · THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY · 2434-2436 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROEPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE 2 WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKAND ALSO OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS AND OPENINGS ON WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD POREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA,REAR KITCHEN AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT SOUTH SIDE COOKING PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER DISHWASHER MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN,
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028748
Location recorded for this inspection · THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY · 2434-2436 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48F-50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF COOLER UNTIL SERVICED, AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 15 LBS OF PASTA ($22.50), AT 48F, AND 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES ($15) AT 50F IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN COUNTER TOP BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. CLEAN INTERIOR /EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVE, SLICER, MOUNTER CAN OPENER, AND INTERIOR OF 1-DOOR FREEZER AND DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, ALL TOILET ROOMS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR DETACHED WALL TRIM NEXT TO FRYER. REPAIR/SEAL HOLES IN WALL NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
39
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS FROM BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770407
Location recorded for this inspection · THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY · 2434-2436 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,SOUP AND PASTA)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA ON SHELVING UNITS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA,RUST FROM TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SHELVING UNIT IN BEER WALK IN COOLER
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING,BAR,DOUGH MACHINE,CAN CART,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,UNUSED PREP COOLER,SODA GUN HOLDER,BASINS OF HAND SINK & 3- COMP IN BAR AREA,CONDIMENT BINS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DRAWER COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,FAN GUARDS IN ALL COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA,PREP AREAS,BAR AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR DISH MACHINE & NEXT TO POP CADDY
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES ,BASES AND TRIM THROUGHOUT ALL PREP,DISH,BAR AREAS,MISSING UPPER WALL PANEL IN PIZZA PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL IN BAR DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ONWALL NEAR SHELVING FOR SILVERWARE AND NAPKINS,SHELF IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR ICE BIN.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BAR AREA ,HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763922
Location recorded for this inspection · THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY · 2434-2436 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA WHILE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED AND MONEY BEING HANDLED.MANAGER HAD TO TURN ON THE HOT WATER VALVE FROM UNDERNEATH SINK.HOT WATER IS NOW PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF BOTH REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG SIDE OF DOOR NEAR PIZZA OVEN AND GARBAGE DOOR ALONG THE BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA ON SHELVING UNITS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA,RUST FROM TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SHELVING UNIT IN BEER WALK IN COOLER
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING,BAR,DOUGH MACHINE,CAN CART,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,UNUSED PREP COOLER,SODA GUN HOLDER,BASINS OF HAND SINK & 3- COMP IN BAR AREA,CONDIMENT BINS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DRAWER COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,FAN GUARDS IN ALL COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA,PREP AREAS,BAR AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR DISH MACHINE & NEXT TO POP CADDY
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES ,BASES AND TRIM THROUGHOUT ALL PREP,DISH,BAR AREAS,MISSING UPPER WALL PANEL IN PIZZA PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL IN BAR DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ONWALL NEAR SHELVING FOR SILVERWARE AND NAPKINS,SHELF IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR ICE BIN.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BAR AREA ,HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BAR 3- COMP SINK.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588339
Location recorded for this inspection · THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY · 2434-2436 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOUP BOWL BEING USED AS COVER FOR SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT. REPLACE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH APPROPRIATE LID.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN FLOORS IN BACK KITHCEN AROUND HOT WATER HEATER AND DISH MACHINE. FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VENT IN PREP ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT IN PREP ROOM.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60614
505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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