Ave Pasta
Last inspected: Sep 21, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Ave Pasta has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent report on file is from Sep 21, 2018. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 21, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 21, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) MUST LABEL REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD > 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.11 METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED ALSO FRONT 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.13 VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNS POSTED AT EMPLOYEES AND WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNS AT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDWASH BOWLS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANLDER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REAR PREP AREA TALL BOY STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Jun 22, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LOOSE GASKET (VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL) ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE DOOR OF THE 2-DR COOLER IN THE REAR AREA ON THE MOST RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE WALL. FOUND A MISSING TOP/LID FOR THE WASTE BASKET LOCATED IN THE RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL ABOVE STATED. FOUND THE BREAD CUTTING BOARD TABLE ACROSS FROM THE HOT HOLDING SOUP CONTAINERS WITH A ROUGH SURFACE.MUST REPAINT/RE-VARNISH ABOVE STATED TABLE WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT/SEALANT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE FROST/ICE BUILD-UP AT THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RE-CAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE END OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE 3-COMP SINK. FOUND ABOVE IN POOR CONDITION AND WITH EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPLACE ABOVE STATED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE NEW EMPLOYEES OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Dec 1, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING DUCT TAPE FROM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS FROM THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP FROM THE STORAGE RACK ON THE WALL DIRECTLY ABOVE A CUTTING BOARD/PREP AREA WHERE BREAD IS SLICED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION POOLING ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE PRODUCE ITEMS ARE STORED. FOOD ITEMS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF WERE COVERED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER AND THE CONDENSATION WAS NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD.
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Mar 25, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, BOXES, CLUTTER, ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE 2-DOOR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 54.8F BY MY THERMOMETER AND THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER WAS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SLICED TURKEY BREAST AT 57.7F, SLICED HAM AT 55.7F, CHICKEN AND CILANTRO AT 50.1F, SLICED TOMATO AT 54.6F, BACON AT 53.7, AND SLICED CHEESES AT 54.F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRTICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, BOXES, CLUTTER, ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE 2-DOOR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Mar 30, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR COOLER AT REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AREA AT BOTTOM LEDGE BEHIND BAG IN BOX STORAGE AREA OF SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND BREAD STORAGE RACK BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER. CLEAN FLOOR IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Sep 25, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Sep 9, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH THE HANDLE UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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May 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT INSIDE OF RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED WITH FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATELY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Aug 12, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BELOW TABLES/EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 18, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Sep 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND 3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN, MOLD BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LARGE CONTAINERS OF BREAD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR BY AT LEAST 6".
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALLS, PEELING PAINT NOTED BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE SMOOTH NON-ABSORBANT SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SINK STOPPERS FOUND AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 3, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; CHEST FREEZER LID ARE MISSING THE SIDE SCREWS, THEREFORE LOOSE-MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS ALSO-DUE TO DUST /FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK HAS EVIDENCE OF MILDEW-MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. DUSTY BATHROOM VENT & DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT DUCTS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ave Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ave Pasta on file is from Sep 21, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ave Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Ave Pasta.
Has Ave Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ave Pasta have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ave Pasta means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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