Tostini
1622 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 11, 2025
Tostini was last inspected on April 11, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
April 11, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must not store clean cutting board on the back-splash of the three compartment sink. Manager removed
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Single serving on top front counter used for customers must be properly stored:invert. Owner resolved issue
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed non-working thermometer on pop cooler in front service area. Install working thermometer and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed thermometer within pop cooler in front service area not working properly. Install working thermometer.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation #38 from report #2563085 on 8-31-22 not corrected. #38- 6-501.111 no pest control log book on-site with all required documentation, such as service reports. Must provide. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11-- all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-- floors throughout the dish area along all baseboards with an unknown white powder. Must remove. Maintain clean floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-- the pending city of chicago certified food manager must have proof of allergen training or certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All pre-packaged prepared foods on site such as pastries on display for sale must be properly labeled with the business name, address and list of ingredients.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: No pest control log book on-site with all required documentation, such as service reports. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear effective hair restarints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout the dish area along all baseboards with an unknown white powder. Must remove. Maintain clean floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: The pending city of chicago certified food manager must have proof of allergen training or certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued. -
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued - -
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain. -
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.