Lilly Gourmet Pasta Express
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Lilly Gourmet Pasta Express has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Effectiveness-hair restraints” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among Mission Hill restaurants, the typical score is 82; Lilly Gourmet Pasta Express is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Updated sticker pending
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical bottles observed without labels. Clearly label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Packaged desserts for self-service sale without labels. Provide labels for all self-service food items.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hat or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
74
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired January 31 2025. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed shelvings lined with aluminum foil. Discontinue
590.006/6-101.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile observed with holes in the basement area. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink observed leaking underneath. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In use knife observed stored in between equipments. Discontinue (Corrected on site)
590.003/3-304.12-C
90
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food stored iin the refrigeration unit observed without cover. Provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff working in the kitchen area without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain (COS)
590.002/2-402.11-C
90
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no backflow preventor on the prep sink. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no backflow preventor on the prep sink. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available on site to test sanitizer concentration. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to provide additional training to staff to address violation as noted on the inspection report and documet training.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Staff restroom toiled observed clogged. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Rinsing procedures (c)
590.004/4-603.16-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeze bottles observed without lables. Provide lables when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-602.11-C
61
Nov 29, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: No ingredient list on packages cookies avaiulable for retaiul slae - address as discussed
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: New mwnu is missing the disclosure and reminder - address as discussed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers wear proper hair restraiunts when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed on the cooking line for raw foods and then another for just ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post all current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site as diuscussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
70
Aug 11, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the lids are being closed on all trash receptacles after use behind the restaurant
590.005/5-501.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post your allergen awareness cedrtificate as discussed alongside your food safety certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
90
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Visible rodent activity in the rear of the restaurant / trash storage area address accordingly
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all grease and grime
590.005/5-402.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Enclose remaining exposed areas where needed
590.005/5-203.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints as discussed
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior / exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - all cooking equipment - bulk food storage bins from all visible food spilols stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents where needed in the hood
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post all food safety certificates in a conspicuous location of the restaurant
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clea floors and walls behind and underneath all in line cooking equipment from visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all trash receptacles have tight fitting lids available - clean to remove all loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
58
Dec 5, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw poultryde;ivered hours prior to inspection still out on the kitchen floor - 48F -50F refrigerate immediately upon arrival mmoving forward
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Recently expired serve safe certificate - address immediately
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as disscused - front counter cooking line and basement prep area
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue drying on top of clean equipment and in food service areas
590.004/4-901.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of al cooking equipment as well as all refrigeration - freezer equipment from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers have on hair restraints as discussed when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lilly Gourmet Pasta Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lilly Gourmet Pasta Express on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lilly Gourmet Pasta Express?
Across the inspection record, “effectiveness-hair restraints” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lilly Gourmet Pasta Express.
How does Lilly Gourmet Pasta Express compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?
Lilly Gourmet Pasta Express most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Mission Hill average of 82.
Has Lilly Gourmet Pasta Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lilly Gourmet Pasta Express have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lilly Gourmet Pasta Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lilly Gourmet Pasta Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lilly Gourmet Pasta Express is inspected around four times per year on average.
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