Pasta Al Gusto
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2020
86
Score
Pasta Al Gusto appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 1, 2020. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Pasta Al Gusto since Jul 1, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Pasta Al Gusto's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Jul 1, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 3, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS BURGERS AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE/INFORM SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING/PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE REAR EXIT HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RIGHT SIDE DOOR OFF ITS HINGES ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER (FAR LEFT SIDE COOLER). MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST IN CEILING VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS MUST REPLACE.-----RAW WOODEN WALL ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREP. MUST PAINT/SEAL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: RECENTLY EMPLOYED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL COOKS LINE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Aug 30, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: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(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-305.13 FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 202.16 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 5, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
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May 3, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS WITH SMALL HOLES BY ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST SEAL.
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Dec 16, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON CEILING ABOVE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD STOARHE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAFOOD COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Sep 24, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND A SECTION OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE FRONT BAR AREA NOT FLUSH WITH THE REST OF THE FLOOR, MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO FILL IN THE MISSING SECTION OF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY FILL IN THE WALL CUTOUT FOR THE COPPER PIPE THAT RUNS FROM THE WALL TO THE PASTA BOILER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pasta Al Gusto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pasta Al Gusto on file is from Jul 1, 2020. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pasta Al Gusto?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pasta Al Gusto.
Has Pasta Al Gusto's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pasta Al Gusto have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pasta Al Gusto means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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