SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FIESTA MAGICA.

EAT. 79/100

4118-4120 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 18, 2025 · passed with conditions

Passed all 12 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Dec 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 18
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

DEC 31
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

APR 6
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 OUT OF 3 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

MAR 1
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE ALL RESTROOMS AND AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND GARBAGE BAGS FULL OF EMPTY CANS AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE ANY ITEMS/ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, RE-ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE ALL RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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FEB 13
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOOR INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR BETTER FLOOR CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING ON PREMISES.

FEB 16
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE CRATES IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALL IN PREP AREA,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND REAR DINING AREA DOOR.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOPSINK IN BASEMENT

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES(PAINT CANS,TOOLS,EQUIPMENT,WOOD) FROM FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. STORAGE ROOM.

JUN 22
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE REAR INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, AND MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S INFO. AT THIE TIME.

OCT 7
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND STOVES AND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.

SEP 16
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION BEHIND/UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS (1ST FLOOR).

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GREASE BOX WITH LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

APR 16
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A LID/COVER FOR SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

DEC 14
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil and containers to prevent contamination before use.

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

Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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