Osteria Del Pastaio
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
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Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Osteria Del Pastaio stretching back to 2014. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Osteria Del Pastaio trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOMS. TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 48.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS SHOULD BE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Aug 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING ... LOBSTER, TRUFFLE SAUCE, FISH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERED COOK LINE SHELVING UNITS OF HEAVY EQUIOMENT WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLS, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES, CAN BEVERAGES STORED ON FLOOR IN ROOM BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 4, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Meat slicer blade not cleaned properly around housing, food debris noted stuck on surfaces. instructed to clean and sanitize properly.
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Dec 22, 2021
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 major violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A CUTTING BOARD COVERING THE BASIN, AND AN EMPLOYEE'S PHONE AND SPEAKER PLACED ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS; ADVISORY IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Jan 19, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jun 6, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Mar 25, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL MANAGERS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B). Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR, IN THE COOLER DOOR GASKETS, AND INSIDE THE UNUSED HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-603.15. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE, DETAILED, STEP BY STEP, WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (LARGE POTS).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED OLD AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.12 Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED UTILITY LINES ON THE CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOOD PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE/DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2019
Complaint
6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 8 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE ROACHES. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR, IN THE COOLER DOOR GASKETS, AND INSIDE THE UNUSED HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA STORED UPRIGHT. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN DISHES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE STORAGE CABINETS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST FINISH WOOD WITH A HIGH GLOSS SEAL TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE, DETAILED, STEP BY STEP, WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (LARGE POTS).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED UTILITY LINES ON THE CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING, WALLS, AND FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR MATS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED OLD AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL MANAGERS.
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Mar 2, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, FISH.... ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER DOOR WITH BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Sep 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING FROM WALL UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH PLASTIC FLOOR BASE TO WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE). MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Aug 28, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 2DR PREP COOLER AND 1 2DR FREEZER(BOTH EMPTY, NOT IN USE)IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA NOT OPERATING. MANAGER STATED WAITING FOR REPAIRMAN. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED DISH MACHINE WITH 0 PPM OF CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION AT FINAL RINSE. DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE BUT OBSERVED A RACK OF SILVERWARE AT ENTRANCE OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DISH MACHINE, TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN ALONG WALL BASE AND AROUND/BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 7, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 TWO DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF (50.0F-54.0F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PREP COOLERS AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 40.0F OR LESS. PREP COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Osteria Del Pastaio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Osteria Del Pastaio on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Osteria Del Pastaio?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Osteria Del Pastaio.
Has Osteria Del Pastaio's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Osteria Del Pastaio have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Osteria Del Pastaio means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Osteria Del Pastaio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Osteria Del Pastaio is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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