THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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.

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

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.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

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.

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.

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.

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.