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PASTA PALAZZO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PASTA PALAZZO 1966 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
May 18, 2017 Canvass License #48353
6
Total Violations
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER AND THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE EAST WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE EAST WALL, AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE DOOR OF THE CLOSET WHERE THE FURNACE IS STORED IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR ON THE SOUTH WALL, EXCESSIVE FOO DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN CONTACT SURFACE OF STORAGE BINS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN SODA NOZZLE CADDY AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION, UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR IN FURNACE CLOSET IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE ON NORTH WALL IN REAR PREP. REPAIR WALL AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR, WALL TILES MISSING. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

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