Fiesta Del Sol Restaurante

2302 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2011
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Fiesta Del Sol Restaurante three times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Fiesta Del Sol Restaurante is from Mar 3, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Fiesta Del Sol Restaurante is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES ABOVE NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Aug 18, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 6, 2010
License
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN NOT UNPLUGGED AND NOT IN SERVICE-MANAGER STATES FREON NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF UNIT AT 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)-BUSINESS NOT OPEN NOR OPERATING-NO CITATION ISUUED.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. CRITICAL 7-38-030. BUSINESS NOT OPEN OR OPERATING-NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ON 1ST. FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED. CLOGGED TOILET DUE TO FECES-UNABLE TO FLUSH TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SAID TOILET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. CRITICAL 7-38-030. BUSINESS NOT OPEN NOR OPERATING AT THIS TIME-NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY PREP STEAM TABLE BOTTOM IN KITCHEN. INSTALL AND PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SOME FLOOR SECTIONS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND AT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILIY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND STAIRCASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING AROUND ALL PIPING, CONDUITS, CRACKS, CREVICES, AROUND ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX IN KITCHEN, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, CUSTOMER AND KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOMS, DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT, ROOM NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT WALL AND CEILING SECTIONS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND BY WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES INSIDE ROOM NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER, AROUND DRAIN LINE AT WALL IN BASEMENT, AND AT AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FRONT BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOORS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT. PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE UNIT. PROVIDE FAUCET, HANDLES, AND HOT RUNNING WATER AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA. PROVIDE DIPPER WELL FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOPS WITH RUNNING WATER. PROVIDE COMMERCIAL SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR RINSING LARGE POTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ITEMS FROM HOT WATER TANK ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INVERT MOP HEAD IN UTILTY SINK CLOSET AND PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR CLEANING SUPPLIES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INVERT ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fiesta Del Sol Restaurante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fiesta Del Sol Restaurante on file is from Mar 3, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Fiesta Del Sol Restaurante's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fiesta Del Sol Restaurante have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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