Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527438
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 SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT END OF COOKING LINE NEAR ICE BIN AND SODA GUN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN EXTERIOR OF LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PIZZA STATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS. : OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK WITH UNCLEAN INTERIOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.OBSERVED ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS UNCLEAN WITH SLIMEY RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR KITHCEN NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. MAINTIAN FLOORS IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING AT BAR AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EXCESS MATERIAL AT REAR OUTDOOR EXIT. REAR OUTDOOR EXIT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1523088
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
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1435249 DATED 11/5/14 NOT CORRECTED #34 FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND GRESE TRAP BOX BEHIND DISH MACHINE WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. RESTORE SURFACE OD FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITIARY CONDITION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER LIDS IN FRONT COOKING LINE IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR LIDS OF COLD HOLD UNITS ON FRONT COOKING LINE IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT SO THAT THEY OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PORCELIN LID OF TOILET IN STAFF BATHROOM BROKEN. REPLACE TOP.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT END OF COOKING LINE NEAR ICE BIN AND SODA GUN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVES IN FRONT COOKING LINE ACROSS FROM COOK WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS UNCLEAN WITH SLIMEY RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN EXTERIOR OF LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PIZZA STATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK WITH UNCLEAN INTERIOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN MOP SINK AND ALL MOP BUCKETS WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR KITHCEN NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. MAINTIAN FLOORS IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING AT BAR AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR COOKS IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND FRONT LINE COOK. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS THAT ARE CALIBRATED AND ACCURATE FOR CHEF AND COOKS TO COOK AND MAINTAIN FOOD AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EXCESS MATERIAL AT REAR OUTDOOR EXIT. REAR OUTDOOR EXIT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1435249
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
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOOD BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WOODEN SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA/COOK LINE AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX BEHND THE DISH MACHINE WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND FRONT PREP AREA, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE WALK IN COOLER FOR BEER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. FLOOR INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. CEILING VENT COVER IN THE SAME AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HEAVY LEAK ON THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401847
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
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA WITH HEAVY RUST, DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE REST OF THE SHELVES WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LEDGINGS INSIDE SERVING COOLERS AT THE REAR KITCHEN AND MEAT AND CHEESE SLICER AT SAME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FANS INSIDE BEER COOLER WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION.....ALSO NOTED HEAVY LEAKING OF WATER FROM PIPPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP TABLES AND RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198935
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
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS. SPICE SHELVING FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL ITEMS STORED UNDER METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING AND ALL BEER AND SODA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOORS BEHIND PIZZA AND DOUGH PREP TABLES WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES ON ALL BAR SODA GUN DISPENSE HOLDERS. LEAK ON NOZZLE OF DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
612602
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED UNITS WHEELS, GREASE BUILD-UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA(DEBRIS); UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT (EXTREMELY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP).RE GROUT FLOOR TILE IN PREP AND DISH AREA(WATER REMAINS BETWEEN FLOOR TILES).KEEP AREA DRY.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.ALSO WATER PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
519312
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
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND CREAM SOUPAT TEMP OF 99F TO 110.9F; AND MINESTRONE SOUP AT TEMP OF 97F TO 99.8F IN CONTAINERS,INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ICE TO COOL OFF.FOUND VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48.9F; COOKED SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 45.5F; CHICKEN COOKED IN VARIOUS WAYS(STRIPPED.DICED.ETC)AT TEMP OF 46.8F TO 48.9F.VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 46.9F. COOKED MARINARA SAUCE AT TEMP OF 46.7 TO 48F, NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 535 VALUE 730.GIVEN AND EXPLAINED TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG,ALSO COOLING PROCESS.WALK-IN COOLER AT PRESENT TIME MAINTAINS TEMP OF 41F. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO75239-10
4
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION:OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO THE RIGHT WHITE PANEL IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH A GRADE FOOD PRODUCTS,MUST KEEP INFORMATION ON PREMISES. UNIT IS TURNED OFF,REMOVE ICE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE.MUST BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE,KEEP RECEIPT ON PREMISES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO75239-10
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZING SOLTION USED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING THE DISHMACHINE .TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE,INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.CONTACT A TECHNICIAN.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS REPAIRED.FAX#312-746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO75240-11
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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED RIGHT REAR SCREEN DOOR BROKEN,MAIN DOOR WAS OPENED.NOT TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR; REAR LEFT MAIN DOOR WAS CLOSED, HOWEVER HAS GAPS ON TOP,SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.BOTH DOOR HAS 1/2" TO 1 1/2" OF GAPS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH DOORS.OBSERVED A GLUE ORANGE STICK WITH DEAD INSECTS HORIZONTAL PLACED(TAPED WITH SCOTT TAPES)ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL AND FOLLOW THEIR ADVICE.GLUE STICK WAS REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO75240-11 CORRECTED DATE WAS TAKEN FROM 11-15-2011, WHEN REPORT WAS FINISHED WRITING
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC UNIT FOR DISH MACHINE.(LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE). PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR EACH PREPING STATION.NO KNIFE SHOULD BE STORED BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT OR BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED UNITS WHEELS, GREASE BUILD-UP.GREASE DANGLING FROM FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NEED TO REPLACE UNEVEN AND BROKEN FLOOR CEMENT AROUND HOT WATER TANK,AND BETWEEN DISH MACHINE AND HOT WATER TANK(DISH ROOM).MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA(DEBRIS); UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT (EXTREMELY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP).RE GROUT FLOOR TILE IN PREP AND DISH AREA(WATER REMAINS BETWEEN FLOOR TILES).KEEP AREA DRY. MUST REPLACE BROKEN METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.ALSO WATER PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154623
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
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM #154497 ON 9-2-10.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM #154497 ON 9-2-10.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154497
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
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION FROM #154487 ON 9-2-10 REMIANS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION FROM #154487 ON 9-2-10 REMAINS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154487
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
4
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INSIDE UPPER PANEL WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE A BROWN/BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEAN, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED @ 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-5-10 #233561 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOOR UNDER BREAD CUTTING PREP TABLE WITH MISSING TILES, ACCUMULATING DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE. #35-WALLS AT MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLD AND MOLDY CAULKING, MUST CLEAN/REPLACE CAULKING.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN- UNDER AND ON FRONT PREP MOTOR FOR SODA SYSTEM. BEHIND TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AT REAR PREP AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH OPEN CREVICES/SEAMS, MUST SEAL- IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AT REAR PREP PAST MOP SINK AND AROUND MOP SINK.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233561
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
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE RE-LABELED.
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR DUCT TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP. METAL SPICE SHELVING MUST CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ALL ARTICLES STORED UNDER REAR STORAGE TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE AND FLOORS CLEAN, REMOVE DEBRIS. FLOOR UNDER BREAD CUTTING PREP TABLE WITH MISSING TILES, ACCUMULATING DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE. FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH DEBRIS AND ICE ACCUMULATION, MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AT MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLD. MUST CLEAN, REPLACE MOLDED CAULKING.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNUSED PASTA BOILER IN REAR PREP MUST BE STORED CLEAN.
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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