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PASTA FRESH CO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PASTA FRESH CO (AKA: PASTA FRESH) 3418 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO 60634 Grocery Store
August 14, 2012 Canvass License #22997
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND STEAMER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN REAR KITCHEN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND/OR REPAIR.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections