What is The Pasta Bowl's health inspection score?

The Pasta Bowl has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Pasta Bowl last inspected?

The Pasta Bowl was last inspected on April 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Pasta Bowl have?

The Pasta Bowl has 25 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Pasta Bowl safe to eat at?

The Pasta Bowl has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

The Pasta Bowl

Name: The Pasta Bowl
Address: 4343 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 81

4343 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

North Center

Ranked #282 of 551 in North Center

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Apr 7, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4343 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Nov

Nov 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Dec

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SOOT AND GRIME ON HOOD FILTERS OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

49/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL PINK BUILD-UP.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE REAR AND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
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).

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOOSE HOT/COLD HANDLES AT FAUCET OF HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPITED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−25 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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