Fiesta Magica
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
90
Score
Fiesta Magica has been inspected 12 times since 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Fiesta Magica is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF ACQUIRING FOOD MANAGER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 31, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING IN THIS AREA TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-10 DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA AND BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS FREE FROM DEAD OR TRAPPED INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY-WRAPPED SINGLE-USE ITEMS (PAPER TOWELS, NAPKINS, TOILET PAPER) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS AND STORE ALL SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 6, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OUT OF 3 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Mar 1, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE ALL RESTROOMS AND AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND GARBAGE BAGS FULL OF EMPTY CANS AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE ANY ITEMS/ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, RE-ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE ALL RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 13, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOOR INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR BETTER FLOOR CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING ON PREMISES.
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Feb 16, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE CRATES IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALL IN PREP AREA,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND REAR DINING AREA DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOPSINK IN BASEMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES(PAINT CANS,TOOLS,EQUIPMENT,WOOD) FROM FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. STORAGE ROOM.
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Jun 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, AND MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S INFO. AT THIE TIME.
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND STOVES AND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION BEHIND/UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS (1ST FLOOR).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GREASE BOX WITH LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 16, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID/COVER FOR SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
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Dec 14, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil and containers to prevent contamination before use.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fiesta Magica last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fiesta Magica on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fiesta Magica?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fiesta Magica.
Has Fiesta Magica's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fiesta Magica have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fiesta Magica 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 Fiesta Magica inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fiesta Magica is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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