FIESTA MEXICANA CORP.

Chicago Health Dept

4806 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2024.

Last inspected Oct 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 22

2024

PASS 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) ICE MACHINE WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP (FRONT BAR AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

APR 18

2023

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS ADJACENT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

AUG 3

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 27

2022

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (BASEMENT ICE MACHINE)DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ICE INSIDE SAID ICE MACHINE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER ADJACENT TO BAR. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SALSA REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SAID COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 9

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE FIRST WASHROOM BY THE STAIRCASE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THRE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN

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OCT 30

2020

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED REMINDER OF CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENU AND MOST ITEMS DISCLOSED. ADDITIONAL WORDING OF IDENTIFYING WHICH ITEMS ARE RAW AND WHICH COOKED TO ORDER INCLUDING THE EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

AUG 7

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 12

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 48.4F/51.8F, STEAK 44.8F, CHEESE 52.00F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $35.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS AT THE PREP TABLE OF THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 4

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- REFRIED BEANS 62.2F, POTATOES 45.3F, ARTICHOK 43.9F, SHRIMP 51.9F, MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 24

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

MAY 10

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO SOME OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS LABEL ALSO.

Minor Sanitation

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

RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER,AND 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED ) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE BEHIND THE BAR AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUN 9

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW PORK INSIDE OF THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 64.4F. MANAGER STATED THE FOOD MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT OUT IN PREP AREA AFTER IT WAS DELIVERED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF PORK VALUED AT $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MEAT BLOOD ON THE SIDE WALLS OF THEDEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP SOILED ON THE CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED DEAD BUGS AND ROACHES IN A WOODEN STORAGE CABINET UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 28

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED TRIPE IN SAUCE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 50.5F.MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. EXPLAINED AGAIN COOLING PROCESS. FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 15, VALUE 40 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

APR 3

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUSTY SHELF AND HOLES UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. UNLOCKED REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED ON HALLWAY ACROSS THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL UNITS LOCKED AT ALL TIMES FOR FOOD PROTECTION

MAY 30

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PREMISES USING CONTACT PAPER ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REFINISH SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

FEB 27

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.

JUL 19

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SCOOPS FOR GUACAMOLE STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. INSTALL A DIPPER WELL OR USE SINGLE USE SCOOPS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR MISSING LIGHT IN FRONT COOLER, LEFT OF CASH REGISTER. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. DETAIL CLEAN GROUND UNDER DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE.

APR 21

2010

PASS · 0 violations

APR 14

2010

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities.FOUND TWO COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TW0 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 52.1F.(OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 48F).FRONT COOLER AT TEMP OF 48F TO 50F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED ON BOTH COOLER. UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED COOLERS "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNITS.FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH , WHEN IS FIXED (FAX 312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO59653-12

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE COOKED RICE STORED ON TOP THE SHELF AT TEMP OF 126F TO 127.5F,50CUPS OF FLAN STORED IN FRONT COOLER AT TEMP POF 48F, 49.6F,AND 51,2F.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 10 VALUE 108. CRITICAL VIOLATION :7-38-005(A) HOOOO59653-12

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE A BUILD UP OF PINK MINERAL BUILD UP, ALSO RUST WAS OBSERVED IN IT .INSRTUCTED MANAGER TO CEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN COSUMPTION.USE ICE FROM BASEMENT UNIT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO59654-13

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SEAL HOLE THROGOUT, INCLUDED AROUND PIPE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR REACH-IN COOLER, REAR/TWO DOOR UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OF THE FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE/OFFICE,

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