Did Pasta Palazzo pass its last health inspection?

Pasta Palazzo at 1966 N Halsted St was inspected on Aug 6, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Pasta Palazzo?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Pasta Palazzo

1966 N Halsted St, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Aug 6, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 6, 2025

#22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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
#33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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.
#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
#48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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)
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 6, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2022	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 5, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 18, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 23, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 7, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Pasta Palazzo — questions

Did Pasta Palazzo pass its last health inspection?: Pasta Palazzo at 1966 N Halsted St was inspected on Aug 6, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Pasta Palazzo?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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