La Fiesta
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
86
Score
La Fiesta has been inspected 23 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La Fiesta is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: TOILET TANK COVER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DUST ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR FAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER ON TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
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86
Jun 20, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE IN SINGLE-DOOR WHITE COOLERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Jun 29, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR REACH IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE AND MOPSINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN MIDDLE AND REAR ,MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST MAKE WALL IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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67
Aug 1, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- DOOR MAIN PREP COOLER AT 60.0F AND REAR 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 47.1F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DRINK/PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU BOARD AND CARRYOUT MENUS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND DRAINBOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY MUST INVERT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR REACH IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE AND MOPSINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN MIDDLE AND REAR ,MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA & PREP AREAS,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST MAKE WALL IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Oct 5, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION 10/2/20 REPORT 2401972 NOT CORRECTED: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, EXTERIOR SIDES OF STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR TRASH RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Oct 2, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2366876 DATE 4-3-20. MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE REQUIRED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK(MISSING 2).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND ANY WHERE ELSE NEEDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Apr 3, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (STEAK, RICE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS IS BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREA OR IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT PORK STEW WITH A DATE OF 3/23/20. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. DISCUSSED PROPER LABELING AND HOLDING REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE .
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE REQUIRED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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67
Aug 26, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, STEAK). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIETY OF TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, PROK, BEEF, RICE, SALSA,ETC) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS FOR COOLERS, USING DUCT TAPE TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS AND WHEELS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL NOTED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. FLOOR UNDER FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL NOTED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 19, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDES OF THE 2-DOOR COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA UNCLEAN AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING CEILING TILES, AND CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BABY CAR SEATS, AND EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 30, 2018
License
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HANDS TO PLACE READY TO EAT LETTUCE AND TOMATOES ON BURRITOS AND WRAP TORTILLAS FOR BURRITOS THAT IS FOR IMMEDIATE CONSUMPTION. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. VIOLATION 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/ PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA OR IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, STEAK, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR FRONT AND REAR DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT NORTH END OF COOKING LINE. GAPS NOTED AROUND WALL BRICKS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND SEAL HOLES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
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74
Jun 6, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND FRYER DOOR NOT CLEAN, 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 FRONT CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE WORKER FOUND IN NON COMPLIANCE OF THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
Sep 9, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. REPAINT OR SEAL THE WOODEN SHELF WITH CHIPPED PAINT BELOW THE COUNTERTOP.
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Sep 1, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED GROUND BEEF AT 44.9F, PORK AT 44.3-45.3F, CHICKEN AT 44.3F, REFRIED BEANS AT 43.8F, RED SALSA AT 46.1F, PICO DE GALLO AT 47.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 60# OF FOOD WORTH $160. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547311 ON 6/29/15 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. REPAINT OR SEAL THE WOODEN SHELF WITH CHIPPED PAINT BELOW THE COUNTERTOP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE HANGING GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS.
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Jun 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LEGS OF FLAT TOP GRILL AND UNDERNEATH COUNTERTOP NOT CLEAN, GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
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May 13, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN SHELVING IN FRONT AREA THAT NEEDS TO BE SEALED. SEAL SHELVING AND MAINTIAN WOOD IN A SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBANT AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP CONTAINING RUST. REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FANS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FANS IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULBS NOT SHIELDED WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND BACK DRY STORAGE ROOM. SHEILD ALL LIGHTS IN REFRIGERAOTRS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE COOKING STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEAR STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA HAS SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MUST CLEAN
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Sep 27, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW HAVE GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GREASE AND CLEAN THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENT IN THE DINING ROOM BY THE FRONT DOOR HAS DUST BUIDUP.
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86
May 18, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY, USING CAULK AT BASE OF LAST COMPARTMENT WHICH IS PEELING TO PREVENT LEAK. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY, NOT USING CAULK OR OTHER NON-APPROVED MATERIALS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AND CEILING IN VARIOUS AREAS AND AROUND PIPES AND OUTLETS. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
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Jul 12, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SMALL GLASS BEVERAGE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITH SALSA STORED INSIDE AT 57.2 F,MUST HAVE UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG FOR UNIT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN 3- DOOR COOLER AND SMALL GLASS BEVERAGE COOLER SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN 45.3 F- 49.2 F,COOKED RICE 44.7F-44.9 F,COOKED BEANS 45.9 F-74.9F.SALSA 58.2 F-58.8F.STORED INSIDE OF LARGE 5 GALLON BUCKETS.INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOWER PANS FOR COOLING AND STORING OF FOODS. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.APPX. 103 LBS. VALUED $85.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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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.PROVIDE A DIVIDER BETWEEN MOP SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.ICE MACHINE,LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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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.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM. SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE IN PREP AREA.
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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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING WALLBASES IN SAME 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.PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB IN PREP AREA.
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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.REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Fiesta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Fiesta on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Fiesta?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at La Fiesta.
Has La Fiesta's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Fiesta have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Fiesta 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Fiesta is inspected around two times per year on average.
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