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Risk 1 (High)
PASTA AL GUSTO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 17, 2025
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License #2781503
2
Total Violations
2
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BATHROOM, THE FIRST HAND SINK BEHIND REGISTER, AND REAR HAND SINK AT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BATHROOM, THE FIRST HAND SINK BEHIND REGISTER, AND REAR HAND SINK AT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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