Pastafi

2468 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Pastafi has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

7 minor violations.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: IN USE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INSIDE PASTA MUST BE STORED INVERTED FROM FOODS.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE INVERTED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE USED FOOD TIN CANS AS CONTAINERS FOR UTENSILS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE FOOD CONTACT ITEMS SUCH AS VINYL GLOVES INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

May 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING WHEN NOT IN USE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Dec 29, 2023

License

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ANSI APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pastafi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pastafi on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pastafi?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pastafi.

Has Pastafi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pastafi have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pastafi 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 Pastafi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pastafi is inspected around two times per year on average.

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