PASTA FRESH CO

Address: 3418 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on May 19, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Grocery Store
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (19 inspections)

• Pass — Tue May 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (Canvass Re-Inspection)
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Apr 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (Canvass) 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RIGATONI AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING
• Pass — Fri May 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY'S BASEMENT: BEHIND DOOR TO BASEMENT (FROM PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK), IN METER CLOSET
• Pass — Tue Aug 20 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.13-- OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION
• Fail — Fri Aug 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.13-- OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION
• Fail — Fri Jul 26 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVID
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Mar 29 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVID
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Jul 29 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE
• Fail — Fri Sep 20 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT CENTER FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT CENTER FOOD
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Feb 14 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEAL
• Pass — Thu Aug 31 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COO
• Fail — Thu Aug 24 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1933174 DATED 6/21/16. #38-NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Jun 21 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED COOK FRYING FOODS (CALZONES) ON STOVE AND HANDLING WITH BARE HANDS AFTER COOKIN
• Pass — Mon Jul 20 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS
• Pass — Wed Dec 10 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in f
• Pass — Wed Jun 25 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. | 33. FOOD AND NON-F
• Pass — Wed Mar 27 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, must date an label food items in w
• Pass — Tue Aug 14 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND STEAMER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN REAR KIT
• Pass — Mon Mar 14 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Raw wood storage shelves in basement not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

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