Festa Pizzeria Inc.

Chicago Health Dept

3525 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

15 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
64
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025

Inspection history

NOV 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Serious Other
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

No discard date on cooked TCS foods, Found cooked chicken wings held in prep cooler for more than a day with no prep nor discard date, instructed manager to date all cooked TCS foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container ( salt, sugar...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

OCT 25
2024
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA TO BE MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED RAW PORK THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN OPEN CONTAINER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS WITH APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT OR BELOW 70.0F AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN STILL, ROOM-TEMPERATURE WATER IN THE FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS ON A DRY, CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE OR UNDER RUNNING WATER BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 16
2023
PASS 4 violations
Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER IN RC COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONE MISSING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL/DAMAGED WALL AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR WALL/SEAL HOLE IN WALL BY REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 19
2022
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL AND PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JUL 1
2021
PASS 1 violation
Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

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MAR 5
2020
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

AUG 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,FLOOR MATS WHERE NEEDED

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 13
2019
FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND SANITIZER FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005)

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS NOT DATE MARKED ON FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS. SUCH AS 24-4OZ. CONTAINERS OF COLE SLAW,16-4 OZ. CONTAINERS OF BLUE CHEESE DRESSING.1LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE,.5LBS. SLICED TOMATOES.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.11.5LBS.$32.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AND FAUCET HANDLE SPINNING AROUND AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE COLD RUNNIMG WATER AND REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR PIZZA OVEN,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,FLOOR MATS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2240998 12/4/18.#58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

DEC 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MAY 9
2017
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP 3 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED A BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 1
2016
PASS 3 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS UNDERNEATH PREP COUNTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND DIRT ON DOORS OF RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED CRACKED TILES ON FLOOR BY THE DOUGH MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 26
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 18
2014
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND TORN GASKETS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS (FRONT AND REAR PREP). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 1
2013
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE KITCHEN AREA,

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PIZZA/SERVICE AREA,

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA,

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