Pasta Palazzo
1966 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 29, 2026
Pasta Palazzo was last inspected on June 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
June 29, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors in front prep area underneath handwash sink and in rear prep area/ hotwater heater closet with encrusted grease and food debris. Instructed to clean sanitize and maintain. Also observed dust accumulating on wall next to ice machine instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in rear prep area. Instructed to organize area to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers to be improper:-pasta 64f/57.3f, shrimp 46.7f, fish 50.9f, scallops 47.8f, mushrooms 51.6f, calamari 50f,assorted pastas 50f/51f/50.6f, ravioli 50.3f, marinara 60f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 23 lbs of products worth $63.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of service cooler at the prep area to be improper at 63.6f. Instructed not to use equipment until maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted a large pots unable to fit inside the 3 compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove equipment.(large pots and pans)
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted leakage at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink at the dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted cracks on the wall by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Also instructed to clean and maintain floors especially at the front prep area and dish washing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of ice bin in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted tcs foods like cooked rice, pasta, and cut leafy greens for service not held in cold holding or refrigeration unit. Stored underneath counter at cook/ serve-line with temperatures ranging from 61.5 f - 69.9 f. Approximately 7 lbs valued $15 discarded and denatured by the person in charge. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no temperature measuring device in refrigerator next to rear prep area handsink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted plates at serve line up right. Instructed to invert to prevent possible contamination
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted cook line cutting board with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to replace or clean and restore to smooth cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted floors in front prep area underneath handwash sink and in rear prep area/ hotwater heater closet with encrusted grease and food debris. Instructed to clean sanitize and maintain. Also noted dust accumulating on wall next to ice machine instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the stovetop, front face of the low temperature dish machine, and storage shelves in the rear food prep area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.12: grease on walls /door inside the storage area on the other side of three compartment sink.clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Grease on walls /door inside the storage area on the other side of three compartment sink.clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed chlorine chemical sanitizing dish machine not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer while dishes were being washed. 0 ppm chlorine was noted after several attempts. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025, citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Exterior of reach-in freezer has grime build-up.clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Grease on walls /door inside the storage area on the other side of three compartment sink.clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Additional food handler training certificate is required on site
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine compartments not clean: beginning of pink substance (interior bin). Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted used large pots on site on top the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove said utensils -
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate back flow prevention device at ice machine water line,at rear prep area. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain.or to know location of said device
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Broken floor tiles inside the hot water tank,also broken ceiling tiles above prep table at rear area and on top the shelves,instructed to replace.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Grease under cooking equipment on floor,clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no necessary items/kit on site for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide vomit and diarheal clean up procedure and necessary items/kit (disposal mop head, single use gloves, face mask and approved chemical sanitizer)/ on site and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler wash hands at 3 compartment sink, located in front prep area. Informed manager that hand washing must not occur in 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to ensure food handlers wash hands in designated hand washing sinks. Manager corrected violation at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation # 7-38-010 citation issued.
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage located in mens/employee shared rest room. Instructed manager to obtain hand signage in said area. Maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink needed in front/cook line prep area. Must provide a handwashing sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed time and temperature control for safety foods (tcs) stored at room temp/ at improper temperature on top surface of prep cooler: 77.0f, 20lbs of red marinara sauce, $20.00 informed manager that tcs foods must be 41f or less for cold foods and 135f or more for hot foods. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured 20lbs of cooked chicken, at a total of $20.00 priority violation # 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat/time and temperature control for safety foods stored, dressings, cooked pasta, raw sea foods, etc. Stored in front coolers at prep/cook line area without date marked to indicate the date the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Informed manager that time and temperature control for safety foods stored for more than 24 hours must have proper label and date. Instructed to date mark all ready to eat tcs foods held more than 24hours. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure/reminder indicated on menu of raw/under cooked foods, for customer view. Informed manager that the disclosure/reminder statement and indicator must be in plain view of the customer, indicated on menu of raw/under cooked foods. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory signage, disclosure/reminder indicated. Maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation # 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Observed a container of a toxic substance in a spray bottle not labeled with the common name of the substance, stored in rear food prep area. Employee stated substance is used to sanitize/ cleaning of surfaces in food prep areas. Instructed to clearly label all toxic substance cleaners taken from bulk supplies and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-015 citation issued.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide a health employee policy. Instructed to provide a health employee policy and maintain.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to followed when responding to vomiting or diarrheal event. Priority founation 7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink needed in front prep area. Must provide a handwashing sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat food items not properly labeled inside prep coolers. Must label and date all items with product name prepared by date and or use by date. Priorty foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored in front prep coolers. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed door gasket in poor repair at the 2-door tall cooler in rear of premises. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in poor repair above service sink in rear storage area.. Must make ceiling smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside customers washrooms. Musy clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall around rear service sink in poor repair. Must make wall smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers on site with required allergen training. Instructed that all certified food managers must complete allergen training requirements. Priority foundation violation, in accordance with pa 100-0367.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace broken door gasket on the prep cooler and the 2-door reach in cooler on the east wall in the rear prep area. Also, remove rust from storage racks in the 2-door reach in cooler on the east wall, and remove rust from the door of the closet where the furnace is stored in rear prep. Instructed to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean interior contact surface of 1-door upright refrigerator on the south wall, excessive foo debris present. Clean contact surface of storage bins behind front counter. Clean soda nozzle caddy at front beverage station, unknown debris inside. Instructed to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floor under 3-comp sink in front prep area. Also, clean and repair floor in furnace closet in rear. Instructed to maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must repair broken wall tile on north wall in rear prep. Repair wall around mop sink in rear, wall tiles missing. Clean ceiling vents in both mens and womens toilet rooms, excessive dust present. Instructed to maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must clean light shields in rear prep area, unknown debris present. Instructed to maintain.
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PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)
No smoking regulations
Inspector’s note: Observed no "no smoking" signs posted in windows, signs provided.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt build up from legs of cooking equipment.must clean interior panel of ice machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall base and damaged wall tile next to ice machine.must clean filter and hood at cooking equipment.must adjust threshold at front door.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of reach in freezer and reach in refrigerator next to exposed hand sink unclean. Clean and maintain interior of reach in freezer and reach in refrigerator.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents within mens and womens washrooms. Clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Instructed to store clean multi use utensils,pots and pans upside down/inverted to prevent dust accumulation.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide 2 more drain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean to remove and prevent grease and dust build-up behind all cooking equipment, underneath pasta cooker/in the lower door, and on pipes running along ceiling above 3 compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Perform routine cleaning in furnace and hot water heater closet to remove and prevent dust and dirt build-up.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must replace all damaged or stained ceiling tiles throughout restaurant. Must clean and maintain ventilation in all restrooms to remove and prevent dust buildup.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must clean or replace dirty light shield in back of restaurant near rear door. Must also replace light cover in small pastry/beer cooler in front of house. Light shield must completely cover light bulb from end to end with no exposure.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Missing cold water handle on left side nozzle of three compartment sink. Must replace.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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