The Pasta Bowl Company
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
39
Score
The Pasta Bowl Company, located at 2434-2436 N Clark St in Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on July 11, 2025, resulting in a score of 39. This inspection identified three critical violations, one major violation, and eight minor violations. Across 23 recorded inspections, The Pasta Bowl Company has historically maintained a medium-risk profile.
23
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
39
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Sep 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
May 26, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 8, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
29
Dec 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Dec 6, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
35
Apr 21, 2017
Routine
12 minor violations.
55
May 9, 2016
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
64
Apr 29, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
58
Nov 13, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 3, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 19, 2015
Complaint
15 minor violations.
47
Nov 5, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 11, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 25, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 9, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 10, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
67
Nov 15, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 9, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 2, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
May 5, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Jul 11, 2025 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS ON COUNTER SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED PASTAS 71.6F/62.6F/63.5F/62.4F, MARINARA SAUCE 54.1F, ASSOTED SUACES INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE REAR 47.2F, 47.1F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
53
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVE. ALSO NOTED CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AT THE REAR PREP AREA, BAR AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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