La Fiesta
4248 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 28, 2026
La Fiesta was last inspected on October 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
October 28, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general2 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/blood/grime on interior of single door cold hold unit in rear. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall in rear dry storage area damaged with peeling paint. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler certificates to be expired. Instructed person in charge to direct food handler employees to renew training and retain certificates on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food allergen training on site for certified manager expired. Instructed to obtain update training and maintain on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 70 mouse droppings scattered throughout facility in the follwoing areas; rear dry storage under white shelving (utility room) behind large chest freezer and fridge. Intstructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings and sanitize areas. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/blood/grime on interior of single door cold hold unit in rear. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall in rear dry storage area damaged with peeling paint. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler certificates to be expired. Instructed person in charge to direct food handler employees to renew training and retain certificates on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food allergen training on site for certified manager expired. Instructed to obtain update training and maintain on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Dust accumulation on floor fan. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Toilet tank cover in poor repair. Instd to provide and maintain same.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Missing cover on trash receptacle in employee toilet room. Instd to provide cover and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spillage in single-door white coolers in the rear storage area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed customer restroom door not self-closing. Instructed person in charge to install self-closing device.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak from drainpipe at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR REACH IN COOLER.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE AND MOPSINK.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder on menu board and carryout menus. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 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)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door.must make door tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed utensils stored improperly must invert.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 3- door reach in cooler and missing door handle on rear reach in cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from grill table and fryer cabinet.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device to be seen for servicing on ice machine and mopsink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage can with lid in unisex toilet rooms. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
License · No Entry
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.