The Pasta Bowl
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2018, The Pasta Bowl has 13 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS IN GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOODS IN GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVEED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND ENSURE FLOOR IS FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CAHRGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH AL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS CHICKEN, WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SOOT AND GRIME ON HOOD FILTERS OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Nov 9, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 2, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2567387 ISSUED ON 11-21-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. #47 - OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN. #48 - OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS. #51 - OBSERVED LOOSE HOT/COLD HANDLES AT FAUCET OF HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SALADS, PASTA SOUP ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOLERS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL PINK BUILD-UP.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE REAR AND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Nov 21, 2022
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE DRYING RACK OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE HOT/COLD HANDLES AT FAUCET OF HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON CEILING AT CORNER WEST END AND ON EAST END OF THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPITED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Nov 12, 2021
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY BETWEEN 1:50-2:20PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUSSELS ON SITE AND SHELLSTOCK TAGS NOT MAINTAINED ON FILE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF MUSSESL VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS DESSERTS SOLD "TO GO" IN PLASTIC CLAMSHELL CONTAINERS BEARING NO TRACE BACK OR ALLERGEN INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENT AND BUSINESS INFORMATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE CHEST AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 16, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 8, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (PASTA, CHICKEN) WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 30 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #39 (MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE DRYING RACK OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE) AND #47(MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2359445 DATED FOR 01/27/20 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 1-DOOR HOT HOLDING UNIT STORED NEAR THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE HALLWAY LEADING DOWN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jan 27, 2020
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE DRYING RACK OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON REAR PATIO IN AN OPEN CONTAINER. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL IN-USE PLASTIC HANDLES OF FOOD UTENSILS AND PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS MELTED BY HEAT. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LOOSE FAUCET ON THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PLASTIC GLOVE USED AS STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A PERMANENT MANUEL STOPPER. MUST REPAIR SINK FOR THE MANUAL STOPPER TO PROPERLY PLUG THE SINK.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE PILED PLASTIC MILK CRATES, WOOD AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS. MUST REMOVE FROM AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Jun 10, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 8, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER ON THE FRONT COUNTER ENTRANCE TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING A FOOD/BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA. THE ENTRANCE OPENING MUST BE LESS THAN 36 INCHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR THE BAR PREPARATION AREA TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES (WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE) FOR BAR UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 13, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PYSICAL BARRIER ON THE FRONT COUNTER ENTRANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURHFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Pasta Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Pasta Bowl on file is from Apr 7, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Pasta Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Pasta Bowl.
Has The Pasta Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Pasta Bowl have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Pasta Bowl 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 The Pasta Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Pasta Bowl is inspected around two times per year on average.
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