Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Fiesta Magica

Name: Fiesta Magica
Address: 4118-4120 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL

4118-4120 W Armitage Ave

Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

8 inspections

Non-Inspection

Jun 25, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 25, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 18, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF ACQUIRING FOOD MANAGER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Nov 7, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 31, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-10 DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA AND BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS FREE FROM DEAD OR TRAPPED INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY-WRAPPED SINGLE-USE ITEMS (PAPER TOWELS, NAPKINS, TOILET PAPER) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS AND STORE ALL SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING IN THIS AREA TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 31, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection