Italian Fiesta Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
90
Score
Italian Fiesta Pizzeria appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2018. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Italian Fiesta Pizzeria on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Oct 31, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 22, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS RAW SAUSAGE STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT OF COOLING UNIT STORED IN PIZZA PREP RANGING BETWEEN 51-57F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PIC DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT STORED IN PIZZA PREP CONTAINING TCS FOOD (RAW SAUSAGE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED UNIT TEMPERATURE @50F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, REPAIR TO TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS LOCATED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HAND CLEANSER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ADULT COCKROACHES CRAWLING IN CORNER OF DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG SIDE SHELVING RACK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGOUT MAIN PIZZA PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE ROOM ON PIZZA BOXES, INSIDE PREP TABLE SPACE CONTAINING EMPLOYEE EQUIPMENT, ON BASINS OF HANDSINKS AND IN MANAGERS OFFICE. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPRIGHT COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE SPLATTER ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED STORED EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE DRY STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 27, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR NEED CLEANING AROUND,BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Nov 29, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.
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Nov 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 35 SMALL LIVE FLIES THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FIXTURES IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.
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Mar 8, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE PIZZA STATION AND THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN ALL PREP STATION TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCT AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURE IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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Aug 29, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMP SINK. CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Feb 23, 2023
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE GASKET ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT DOOR FOR PIZZA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE LEFT SIDE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST CORRECT. A PART WAS ORDERED FOR REPAIR. THERE IS A SPRAYER ATTACHED TO THE OTHER FAUCET TO PROPERLY FILL COMPARTMENTS FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Mar 15, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER DOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Nov 16, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT PREP STATIONS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND MOP INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET AFTER USING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS, BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLATTER. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Aug 23, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT PREP STATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS, BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLATTER. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM OVER FRYERS AND PIZZA OVENS.
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Oct 15, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT OF ENCRUSTED FLOUR AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT/SINKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Oct 8, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN SERVICE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 3LB BAG OF ITALIAN BEEF AT 58F AND 10LBS OF MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 54F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED 13 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $21. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED SERVICE COOLER IN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 56F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF DISHWASHING AREA AND AT REAR BY UTILITY SINK. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTH ON PREP TABLE. PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT OF ENCRUSTED FLOUR AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT/SINKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Jan 16, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKETS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT/SINKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS.
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Sep 27, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 29, 2018 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS AND BROOMS ON RACK PROVIDED NEAR THE MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIO. #60
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Aug 29, 2018
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Italian Fiesta Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Italian Fiesta Pizzeria on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Italian Fiesta Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Italian Fiesta Pizzeria.
Has Italian Fiesta Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Italian Fiesta Pizzeria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Italian Fiesta Pizzeria 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 Italian Fiesta Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Italian Fiesta Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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