THE PASTA BOWL

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPPSED HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THE EN OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES ON MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN SE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX REAR WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERD WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2615274 ON 04/07/2025. #37. OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS IN GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOODS IN GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVEED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND ENSURE FLOOR IS FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #55. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CAHRGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH AL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS IN GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOODS IN GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVEED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND ENSURE FLOOR IS FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CAHRGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH AL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS CHICKEN, WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SOOT AND GRIME ON HOOD FILTERS OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SALADS, PASTA SOUP ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL PINK BUILD-UP.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE REAR AND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOLERS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2567387 ISSUED ON 11-21-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. #47 - OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN. #48 - OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS. #51 - OBSERVED LOOSE HOT/COLD HANDLES AT FAUCET OF HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE DRYING RACK OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE HOT/COLD HANDLES AT FAUCET OF HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON CEILING AT CORNER WEST END AND ON EAST END OF THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPITED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY BETWEEN 1:50-2:20PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED MUSSELS ON SITE AND SHELLSTOCK TAGS NOT MAINTAINED ON FILE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF MUSSESL VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS DESSERTS SOLD "TO GO" IN PLASTIC CLAMSHELL CONTAINERS BEARING NO TRACE BACK OR ALLERGEN INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENT AND BUSINESS INFORMATION.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE CHEST AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (PASTA, CHICKEN) WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 30 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 1-DOOR HOT HOLDING UNIT STORED NEAR THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE HALLWAY LEADING DOWN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #39 (MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE DRYING RACK OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE) AND #47(MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2359445 DATED FOR 01/27/20 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE DRYING RACK OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON REAR PATIO IN AN OPEN CONTAINER. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED EQUIPMENT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL IN-USE PLASTIC HANDLES OF FOOD UTENSILS AND PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS MELTED BY HEAT. MUST REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PLASTIC GLOVE USED AS STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A PERMANENT MANUEL STOPPER. MUST REPAIR SINK FOR THE MANUAL STOPPER TO PROPERLY PLUG THE SINK.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LOOSE FAUCET ON THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE PILED PLASTIC MILK CRATES, WOOD AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS. MUST REMOVE FROM AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.