What is Pasta Fasta's health inspection score?

Pasta Fasta has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pasta Fasta last inspected?

Pasta Fasta was last inspected on January 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pasta Fasta have?

Pasta Fasta has 10 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pasta Fasta safe to eat at?

Yes, Pasta Fasta has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Pasta Fasta serve?

Pasta Fasta serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pasta Fasta

Name: Pasta Fasta
Address: 2468 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 88

2468 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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0Excellent

Italian•Lincoln Park

Ranked #176 of 764 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 89% of italian restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 91/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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2468 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Aug

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

May 2025

1 inspections

Jan 2026

1 inspections

7 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT STORE FOOD CONTACT ITEMS SUCH AS VINYL GLOVES INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
IN USE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INSIDE PASTA MUST BE STORED INVERTED FROM FOODS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
ALL CLEAN STORED POTS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE INVERTED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE USED FOOD TIN CANS AS CONTAINERS FOR UTENSILS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING WHEN NOT IN USE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

License InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ANSI APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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