La Fiesta Bakery/Taqueria
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025
90
Score
La Fiesta Bakery/Taqueria has been inspected 21 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; La Fiesta Bakery/Taqueria is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 29, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WORN SURFACES, PEELING PAINT ON DOOR FROM REAR BAKERY TO WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN DEEP FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 11, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINTERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING NEAR EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS INSIDE CARAMEL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON BULK CONTAINERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, MIXERS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREA, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER DISPLAY CASES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON LARGE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT CHURROS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PACKAGING CHURROS INTO BOXES FOR SERVICE. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY TO EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLES OF DISPENSING UTENSILS LAYING ON TOP OF FOOD INSIDE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD IN ALL AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS, MIXERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, DAMAGED HOT WATER HANDLE AND MISSING TOP OF BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMOKE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON CEILINGS, WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING CHURRO IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.
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Aug 26, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, ALL BAKING RACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: WORN LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DISPLAY CASE DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINATAIN
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Jul 16, 2019
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PACKAGED CANDY POPS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AT FRONT REGISTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET DAMAGED ON RIGHT DOOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 2, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN 50.5F AND PREP COOLER 49.1F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN 50.5F, COOKED BEEF 48.2F, RAW BEEF 47.8F STORED IN PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 50LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, BEEF, SALSA, DICED TOMATOES, ETC) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE WITH SUITABLE SMALL DIAMETER PROBE TO MEASURE THIN MASSES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PACKAGED CANDY POPS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AT FRONT REGISTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE KNIVES STORED BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET DAMAGED ON RIGHT DOOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET LEAKING IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2018
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11(A) NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 - NO HANDWASHING SINK IN WEST BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(A) NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, RICE, BEANS, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHAL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12(A)- NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE FOR VERIFYING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12- MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (LARGE DOUGH MIXERS AND TRAYS) UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF SINK OR HAVE CDPH APPROVED ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 : NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Mar 17, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KINFES IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE TAQUERIA AREA BETWEEN COOLER AND TOP CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD REAR TAQUERIA LEADING INTO BAKERY, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFES NOT CLEAN IN REAR TAQUERIA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR BAKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAKERY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RECAULK.
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May 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA IN NEED OF CLEANING, ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING, PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 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 THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND WATER. 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 AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DISPLAY CASE CRACKED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN IN BAKERY AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT BAKERY, AND TAQUERIA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Sep 3, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS,AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THE THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CUSTOMERS MENS TOILET ROOM THE CEILING TILES HAVE SOME WATER STAINED TILES. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
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Aug 1, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS,AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THE THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: IN THE CUSTOMERS MENS TOILET ROOM THE CEILING TILES HAVE SOME WATER STAINED TILES. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
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Apr 12, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINKS IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 1, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINKS IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 28, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD MUP. 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: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 7, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT.
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Jun 22, 2011
Complaint
3 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, CLEANING UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL NEEDED. 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALL AT GREASE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE 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: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. HOOD VENTS AND ANSEL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 21, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES IN BAKERY, LARGE MIXING MACHINES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ICE MACHINE. 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAKERY AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BAKING PORTION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS IN BAKERY AND MORE LIGHT NEED. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 8, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING AND HOOD ABOVE THE LARGE OVENS IN THE BAKERY AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB WITH A WORKING ONE UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Fiesta Bakery/Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Fiesta Bakery/Taqueria on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Fiesta Bakery/Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at La Fiesta Bakery/Taqueria.
Has La Fiesta Bakery/Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Fiesta Bakery/Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Fiesta Bakery/Taqueria 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 La Fiesta Bakery/Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Fiesta Bakery/Taqueria is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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