Pastina

7006 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Pastina has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited two times.

Pastina's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOOR: IN THE TOILET ROOM, BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT AND REAR MOP SINK AND PREP AREAS, UNDER THE CHEMICAL SHELF IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA, SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ON THE WOODEN PANELS UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE DINING AREA AND WINDOWSILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL CONTAINER OF SPICES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT COVERED, WHILE NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Jun 13, 2023
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pastina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pastina on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pastina?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pastina.

Has Pastina's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pastina have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pastina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pastina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pastina is inspected roughly once per year on average.