Fiesta Mexicana

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 22, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of (2) ice machine with mineral build-up (front bar and in basement prep area)

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to refinish or replace cutting board with stain and deep seams on top of the steam table in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed not use plastic crates or milk crates as a means of elevation of food products for easy access on cleaning.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, repaint or replace rusty metal racks inside basement walk-in cooler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors under and behind refrigeration units in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Instructed management, any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Apr 18, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsinks adjacent to the three-compartment sink in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage for all handsinks and maintain them.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the basement walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep tables in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain them.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

3. Aug 3, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Jul 27, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated black dirt build up inside ice machine (basement ice machine)dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine by date of reinspection. Ice inside said ice machine was voluntarily discarded. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside reach in cooler adjacent to bar. Must provide a working thermometer inside cooler.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside salsa reach in 2-door cooler. Must remove ice build up inside said cooler and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

5. Jun 9, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the two-door reach-in coolers in the kitchen.repair/replace

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Cover is needed at receptacle inside the first washroom by the staircase

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Replace broken floor tiles under thre compartment sink in the kitchen

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Oct 30, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Oct 28, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed reminder of consumer advisory posted on menu and most items disclosed. Additional wording of identifying which items are raw and which cooked to order including the eggs. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

8. Aug 7, 2018 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

9. Jun 12, 2018 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

     Inspector’s note: Noted improper internal temperature of the following potentially hazardous food items inside the 2 door refrigeration units to be improper:-chicken 48.4f/51.8f, steak 44.8f, cheese 52.00f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 30 lbs of products worth $35.00 through denaturing process. Critical violation #7-38-005(a)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket at the 3 door refrigeration unit at the hallway. Instructed to repair and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wash cloths at the prep table of the kitchen not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all wash cloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

10. Jan 4, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following potentially hazardous food items inside 2 door refrigeration unit to be improper:- refried beans 62.2f, potatoes 45.3f, artichok 43.9f, shrimp 51.9f, manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 30 lbs of products worth $50.00 through denaturing process. Critical violation #7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted rusty shelves inside the basement walk in cooler. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted a slight discoloration inside the inner lining of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

11. Jan 24, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for shelving.

12. May 10, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label and date all food containers with ready to eat foods inside the walk in cooler and maintain. Also some of the bulk food containers in the basement needs label also.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ripped off rubber gasket along the door of the 2 door reach in cooler in the kitchen. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the fan guards of the 2 door reach in cooler,and 3 door reach in cooler(with dust accumulated ) and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install a hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure behind the bar and provide hand soap and paper towel

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wash cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board,etc. Must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

13. Jun 9, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature. Found a large container of raw pork inside of the two-door refrigerator at 64.4f. Manager stated the food may have been left out in prep area after it was delivered. Manager voluntarily discarded 20# of pork valued at $40. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed meat blood on the side walls of thedeep freezer in the basement and food debris buildup soiled on the can opener in kitchen prep. Instructed to detail clean and maintain above mentioned areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead bugs and roaches in a wooden storage cabinet under the front counter in the front service area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

14. Oct 28, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature. Found cooked tripe in sauce stored inside the walk-in cooler in basement area at temp of 49.8f to 50.5f.manager stated food was cooked yesterday. Explained again cooling process. Food with abused temperature was discarded and denatured. Pounds 15, value 40 critical violation:7-38-005(a)

15. Apr 3, 2014 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found rusty shelf and holes under the steam table in the kitchen,instructed to repair/ replace shelf surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material. Unlocked reach-in coolers and freezers stored on hallway across the customer's washrooms.instructed to keep all units locked at all times for food protection

16. May 30, 2013 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Premises using contact paper on shelves in kitchen. Must repair or refinish surfaces to be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on wall behind 3-compartment sink. Must clean wall and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Metal stem thermometer not calibrated. Instructed manager to calibrate metal stem thermometer for food handlers.

17. Feb 27, 2012 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN GASKETS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.

18. Jul 19, 2010 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SCOOPS FOR GUACAMOLE STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. INSTALL A DIPPER WELL OR USE SINGLE USE SCOOPS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR MISSING LIGHT IN FRONT COOLER, LEFT OF CASH REGISTER. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. DETAIL CLEAN GROUND UNDER DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE.

19. Apr 21, 2010 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

20. Apr 14, 2010 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities.FOUND TWO COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TW0 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 52.1F.(OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 48F).FRONT COOLER AT TEMP OF 48F TO 50F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED ON BOTH COOLER. UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED COOLERS "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNITS.FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH , WHEN IS FIXED (FAX 312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO59653-12

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE COOKED RICE STORED ON TOP THE SHELF AT TEMP OF 126F TO 127.5F,50CUPS OF FLAN STORED IN FRONT COOLER AT TEMP POF 48F, 49.6F,AND 51,2F.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 10 VALUE 108. CRITICAL VIOLATION :7-38-005(A) HOOOO59653-12

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE A BUILD UP OF PINK MINERAL BUILD UP, ALSO RUST WAS OBSERVED IN IT .INSRTUCTED MANAGER TO CEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN COSUMPTION.USE ICE FROM BASEMENT UNIT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO59654-13

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SEAL HOLE THROGOUT, INCLUDED AROUND PIPE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR REACH-IN COOLER, REAR/TWO DOOR UNIT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OF THE FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE/OFFICE,