NOV 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FESTA PIZZERIA INC..
YOUR CALL. 74/100
3525 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 5, 2025 · passed with conditions
10 of 15 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Oct 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container ( salt, sugar...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
OCT 252024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 162023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 16
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER IN RC COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONE MISSING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
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 192022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL AND PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUL 12021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 1
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 52020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
AUG 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS
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 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
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
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS
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 132019FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2019
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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)
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR PIZZA OVEN,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,FLOOR MATS WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 92017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 12016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 262015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 182014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 12013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 1
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE KITCHEN AREA,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PIZZA/SERVICE AREA,
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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