Fista Uno — Fiesta Uno

2715 N Milwaukee Ave Bldg, Chicago, IL 60647

Italian

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2010

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2010, Fista Uno — Fiesta Uno has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 9, 2010. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Fista Uno — Fiesta Uno dates to Dec 9, 2010.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to seven violations.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Fista Uno — Fiesta Uno trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2010

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed

Inspector notes: Thawing frozen food for further processing shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40?F or less, or by other approved method. OBSERVED IMPROPER DEFROSTING (THAWING) OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.FOUND CHICKEN AND BEEF BEING THAWED IN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ABOVE SAID FOODS IN COOLER,TO DEFROST,OR UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER IN THE SINK,OR DEFROST IN MICROWAVE OVEN.CHICKEN AND BEEF OR FISH HAS TO BE THAWED SEPARATELY.CDI

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. OBSERVED NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE,NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,RICE,BEANS,BEEF,ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS TO HAVE ONE AVAILABLE AT ALL SHIFT WHEN ABOVE MENTIONED FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED,ALSO TO HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATE DISPLAYED ON FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF DEEPFRYERS,FILTER ABOVE,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK,1COMP.SINK,BASE OF SODA DISPENING NOZZLES, AND PLASTIC PANEL INSDE ICE MACHINE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH WATER AND DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT CASHIER CHECK OUT,AT CORNER SIDE OF ICE MACHINE,AND AT NW CORNER OF 3COMP.SINK AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER STAINED CEILING IN DINING,AND MISSING TILE AT CASHIER CHECK OUT.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE LEAKING FROM CEILING AT FRONT CHECK OUT AREA .

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT ICE MACHINE AND 1&3COMP.SINK AREAS,AND REMOVE BICYCLE FROM KICHEN.

May 20, 2010

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM RING BASE OF SODA DISPENSER MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP.

May 10, 2010

Complaint

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM RING BASE OF SODA DISPENSER MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP.

Mar 2, 2010

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN BOTTOM RING BASE OF SODA DISPENSER MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fista Uno — Fiesta Uno last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fista Uno — Fiesta Uno on file is from Dec 9, 2010. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fista Uno — Fiesta Uno?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fista Uno — Fiesta Uno.

Has Fista Uno — Fiesta Uno's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fista Uno — Fiesta Uno have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fista Uno — Fiesta Uno 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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