THE PASTA BOWL COMPANY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOOD BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WOODEN SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA/COOK LINE AND RE PAINT AND 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX BEHND THE DISH MACHINE WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND FRONT PREP AREA, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE WALK IN COOLER FOR BEER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. FLOOR INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. CEILING VENT COVER IN THE SAME AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HEAVY LEAK ON THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HEAVY LEAK ON THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.

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.