Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2018
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Score
Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2010. Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant was last inspected on Jul 3, 2018. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant's record stops at Jul 3, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 3, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 30, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INVEST IN PROPER RISERS . REPAIR BROKEN LID ON ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER,AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOODS AND FILTERS. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO DRY STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING HAND SINKS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS AVAILABLE IN BOTH TOILETS ROOMS TO WASH HANDS. DO NOT USE SIGNS PRESENT ON BOTH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AREA ACROSS FROM DRY STORAGE ROOM. ORGANIZE TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 8, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1970625 11/1/16 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL FINDING APPX. "3/4/" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND DINING ROOM AREA DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES & PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF SMALL ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FANS .MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,BAR AREA AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.
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Nov 1, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,BAR AREA,DINING AREA,MEN'S TOILET ROOM.ALSO, NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.APPX/ "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND DINING AREA DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/1/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES & PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF SMALL ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FANS .MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT PREP AREA,BAR AREA AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Mar 10, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS THEN HE PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED TACO SHELLS AND THE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER PUT ON APRON THEN GLOVES AND HANDLED READY TO EAT FOODS (CHEESE,CHIPS,PICO DE GALLO),DISH WASHER HANDLED THE DIRTY DISHES AND THEN CLEAN DISHES ALL OF THEM DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MUST WASH HANDS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN FRONT PREP AREA.OBSERVED ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE AND WATER DRIPPING ONTO ICE FROM THIS SUBSTANCE.MUST REMOVE ICE , CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AT THIS TME OF INSPECTION.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,BEANS,SOUP.ETC.)MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:35 A.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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 SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN,LIDS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING HANDLE ON BAR COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,PIPES,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN,DISH RACK,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS AND SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN SOUTH DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN & FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN MAIN KITCHEN,IN DINING AREA LEADING TO REAR DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL OVER CHEST FREEZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALL IN DINING AREA WHERE SILVER WARE IS STORED IN BIN ON TABLE.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN KITCHEN & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA.
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Feb 9, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED HOT AND COLD WATER TURNED OFF TO EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WITH A LARGE GALLON BOTTLE OF DUSHWASHING DETERGENT WITHIN HAND SINK BLOCKING IT. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION AND HOT AND COLD WATER WERE TURNED ON FROM UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT. LARGE GALLON DISH WASHING SOAP WAS REMOVED FROM HANDSINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID TO ICE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH LID IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR LID AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN KITHCEN NEAR WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH SLIMEY PINK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CONTAINER BEHIND BAR NOT CURRENTLY IN USE IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CONTAINER BEHIND BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL WITH NO RUNNING WATER. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMTERS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN SERVICE AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINER WITHIN COOLING PROCESS STORED WITHIN ICE BATH DIRECTLY ON FLOOR. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Feb 13, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE TORN WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLER MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE DISCOLORED AND WORN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDERS AND SODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. HEAVY BUILD UP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. DRAIN IN WAIT AREA IN NEED OF COVERING TO ELIMINATE TRASH BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 2, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jun 25, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. THREE DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 48.7F WITH FOODS SUCH AS BEEF AT 49.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H CONTACT AT 312-746-5426 OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL TO 312-746-4240. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS CHICKEN AT 52.1F, 10 LBS BEEF AT 49.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $80.00.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DIRTY TOWEL AS LINER FOR STEAM TABLE PREP BOARD. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BAR AND UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE ON RIGHT SIDE SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE. WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE FROM DIPPER WELL DOES NOT REACH FLOOR DRAIN. MUST EXTEND TO PROPERLY DRAIN INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Oct 16, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF AT 45.5F, SOUP AT 43.5F, REFRIED BEANS AT 49.8F, SALSA AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 47.6F, COOKED RICE AT 49.1F, GROUND BEEF AT 45.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 80# OF FOOD WORTH $300. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE SHELVES ABOVE THE LINE COOLER, INSIDE DOORS OF COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIPPER WELL FOR HAND SCOOPED ICE CREAM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR THE DIPPER WELL SO THAT IT HAS CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER TO IT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ONSITE TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 4, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT PURCHASED AT STORE DURING INSPECTION.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-26-10 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. #43-ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP AND STEAM TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWEL OR PAPER TOWEL AS LINER FOR SHELVING/EQUIPMENT 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. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO COLD WATER AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 26, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
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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. ALL ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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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. MUST SEAL ALL OPEN SEAMS/CREVICES IN NEWLY INSTALLED DRY WALL AT SERVER/COOKS FOOD WINDOW.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE REMOVED VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant on file is from Jul 3, 2018. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant.
Has Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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