Pasta D'arte
Last inspected: Jan 19, 2017
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Score
Pasta D'arte has been inspected 11 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 19, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pasta D'arte dates to Jan 19, 2017.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 19, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food item in walk in cooler.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler had excess food debris accumulation not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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May 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP, BAR AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAP ABOVE PREP COOLER/TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Aug 28, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PARTS,AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVER IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. VENTILATION DUCT NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IS WRAPPED IN FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLUMBERS PUDDY INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC SUBSTANCE AND HAVE SEEMS WELDED.
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Sep 26, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS STORE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND CHICKEN BEING STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. ALSO FOUND SAME AT THE UPRIGHT 1DR FREEZER NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Mar 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES (SAUCES AND OLIVE OIL IN TALL PLASTICS CONTAINERS AT THE STOVE TOP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER LID OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE CORNERS TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE DESSERT REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP IN DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER AT THE BAR ICE STORAGE BIN IN A PROPER ICE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 4, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS INSIDE COOLERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUPS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST PARTICLES AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS FROM FALLING ONTO THE PLATES.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN, MONITOR AND MAINTAIN THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND DISH WASHER AREA AND BY THE ICE MACHINE
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May 16, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT OF ME AND STATED THAT THEY ALWAYS WASH THEIR HANDS ON THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN IT IS BUSY IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND THE EMPLOYEE THAT THEY HAVE TO WASH THEIR HANDS ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS ONLY FOR WASHING AND SANITIZING THE DISHES,UTENSILS, POTS AND PANS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-010A.
6
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP/CREVICES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WATER HEATER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER IN THE KITCHEN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE INSDE THE STORAGE CLOSET AND SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE SAME AREA.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Dec 13, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need deyailed cleaning, cooler shelving need cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen areas, bar area, and rear storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had exposed plaster in storage closet, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Jun 15, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in coolers, reach in frezzers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving, and storage shelving in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Storage shelving in storage room closet needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage room, and under storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, lifgt shields in storage area need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen areas, bathrooms need cleaning.
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Dec 3, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
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Mar 22, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corners not clean in storage areas. Instructed to detail clean.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer in all coolers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pasta D'arte last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pasta D'arte on file is from Jan 19, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pasta D'arte?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pasta D'arte.
Has Pasta D'arte's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pasta D'arte have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pasta D'arte 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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