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Restaurant: The Pasta Bowl Company
Address: 2434-2436 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Jan 30, 2012

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All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE RE-LABELED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR DUCT TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP. METAL SPICE SHELVING MUST CLEAN.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ALL ARTICLES STORED UNDER REAR STORAGE TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6' OR ABOVE AND FLOORS CLEAN, REMOVE DEBRIS. FLOOR UNDER BREAD CUTTING PREP TABLE WITH MISSING TILES, ACCUMULATING DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE. FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH DEBRIS AND ICE ACCUMULATION, MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AT MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLD. MUST CLEAN, REPLACE MOLDED CAULKING.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNUSED PASTA BOILER IN REAR PREP MUST BE STORED CLEAN.

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.
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.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH OPEN CREVICES/SEAMS, MUST SEAL- IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AT REAR PREP PAST MOP SINK AND AROUND MOP SINK.
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.

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VIOLATION FROM #154487 ON 9-2-10 REMIANS.
VIOLATION FROM #154487 ON 9-2-10 REMAINS.

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM #154497 ON 9-2-10.
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM #154497 ON 9-2-10.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED UNITS WHEELS, GREASE BUILD-UP.GREASE DANGLING FROM FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NEED TO REPLACE UNEVEN AND BROKEN FLOOR CEMENT AROUND HOT WATER TANK,AND BETWEEN DISH MACHINE AND HOT WATER TANK(DISH ROOM).MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA(DEBRIS); UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT (EXTREMELY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP).RE GROUT FLOOR TILE IN PREP AND DISH AREA(WATER REMAINS BETWEEN FLOOR TILES).KEEP AREA DRY. MUST REPLACE BROKEN METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.ALSO WATER PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC UNIT FOR DISH MACHINE.(LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE). PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR EACH PREPING STATION.NO KNIFE SHOULD BE STORED BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT OR BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED RIGHT REAR SCREEN DOOR BROKEN,MAIN DOOR WAS OPENED.NOT TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR; REAR LEFT MAIN DOOR WAS CLOSED, HOWEVER HAS GAPS ON TOP,SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.BOTH DOOR HAS 1/2' TO 1 1/2' OF GAPS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH DOORS.OBSERVED A GLUE ORANGE STICK WITH DEAD INSECTS HORIZONTAL PLACED(TAPED WITH SCOTT TAPES)ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL AND FOLLOW THEIR ADVICE.GLUE STICK WAS REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO75240-11 CORRECTED DATE WAS TAKEN FROM 11-15-2011, WHEN REPORT WAS FINISHED WRITING
NO SANITIZING SOLTION USED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING THE DISHMACHINE .TAGGED UNIT 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'DO NOT USE,INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.CONTACT A TECHNICIAN.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS REPAIRED.FAX#312-746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO75240-11
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. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION:OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO THE RIGHT WHITE PANEL IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH A GRADE FOOD PRODUCTS,MUST KEEP INFORMATION ON PREMISES. UNIT IS TURNED OFF,REMOVE ICE.TAGGED UNIT'HELD FOR INSPECTION' DO NOT USE ICE.MUST BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE,KEEP RECEIPT ON PREMISES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO75239-10
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND CREAM SOUPAT TEMP OF 99F TO 110.9F; AND MINESTRONE SOUP AT TEMP OF 97F TO 99.8F IN CONTAINERS,INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ICE TO COOL OFF.FOUND VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48.9F; COOKED SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 45.5F; CHICKEN COOKED IN VARIOUS WAYS(STRIPPED.DICED.ETC)AT TEMP OF 46.8F TO 48.9F.VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 46.9F. COOKED MARINARA SAUCE AT TEMP OF 46.7 TO 48F, NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 535 VALUE 730.GIVEN AND EXPLAINED TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG,ALSO COOLING PROCESS.WALK-IN COOLER AT PRESENT TIME MAINTAINS TEMP OF 41F. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO75239-10

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.ALSO WATER PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED UNITS WHEELS, GREASE BUILD-UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA(DEBRIS); UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT (EXTREMELY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP).RE GROUT FLOOR TILE IN PREP AND DISH AREA(WATER REMAINS BETWEEN FLOOR TILES).KEEP AREA DRY.

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