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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Chicago Pizza Fiesta

4946 W Diversey Ave

Last inspected Mar 4, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

3 inspections

Canvass

Mar 4, 2025

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

License

Dec 27, 2023

Fail

13 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT WITH PROCEDURE AND SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT WITH PROCEDURE AND SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

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Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF LARGE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AT BASE OF ALL LARGE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS ON EASTSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND LOSSE COLD WATER KNOB OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK AND LOOSE COLD WATER KNOB OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIRT ON TOILET IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON WALLS AND DEBRIS ALONG BASES OF WALL AND ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE ON WESTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PANS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COLD HOLDING UNITS ON EASTSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COLD HOLDING UNITS ON EASTSIDE WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR AND WINDOWSILL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND WINDOWSILL IN WASHROOM. OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASHES ON WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE COLD HOLDING UNIT OUT OF FOUR MAINTAINED AT 41F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT FOR HOLDING COLD FOOD IN SUFFICIENT NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURES OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 38Pests

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SMALL PIECE OF EQUIPMENT LOCATED NEXT TO LARGE MIXER, ON INTERIOR BASE OF THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR, ON INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MOUSE ACTIVITY, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH UTILITY SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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notedCode 39Contamination

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON MULTIPLE DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. ALL DOORS THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ALL DOORS ON BOTH TWO DOOR FREEZERS NEXT TO THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS ON DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING LOWER DOOR HANDLE ON PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON PIZZA OVEN AND MAINTAIN.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COMMERICAL DUMPSTER FOR FACILITY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMERICAL DUMPSTER WITH COMMERICAL REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR, BOTH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND TWO DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHTS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN COLD HOLDING UNITS.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 27, 2023 · Original Source

License

Dec 15, 2023

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 15, 2023 · Original Source

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