APR 13
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ITALIAN FIESTA PIZZERIA.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
1306 E 47TH ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 13, 2026 · passed
12 of 17 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THREE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 222025FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2025
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS LOCATED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HAND CLEANSER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS RAW SAUSAGE STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT OF COOLING UNIT STORED IN PIZZA PREP RANGING BETWEEN 51-57F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PIC DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT STORED IN PIZZA PREP CONTAINING TCS FOOD (RAW SAUSAGE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED UNIT TEMPERATURE @50F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, REPAIR TO TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ADULT COCKROACHES CRAWLING IN CORNER OF DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG SIDE SHELVING RACK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGOUT MAIN PIZZA PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE ROOM ON PIZZA BOXES, INSIDE PREP TABLE SPACE CONTAINING EMPLOYEE EQUIPMENT, ON BASINS OF HANDSINKS AND IN MANAGERS OFFICE. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED UPRIGHT COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE SPLATTER ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED STORED EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE DRY STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 272025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR NEED CLEANING AROUND,BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
NOV 292024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 29
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.
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NOV 202024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 35 SMALL LIVE FLIES THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FIXTURES IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.
MAR 82024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE PIZZA STATION AND THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN ALL PREP STATION TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FAUCT AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURE IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMP SINK. CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST IN KITCHEN AREA.
FEB 232023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND THE GASKET ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT DOOR FOR PIZZA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE LEFT SIDE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST CORRECT. A PART WAS ORDERED FOR REPAIR. THERE IS A SPRAYER ATTACHED TO THE OTHER FAUCET TO PROPERLY FILL COMPARTMENTS FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
MAR 152022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER DOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOV 162021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT PREP STATIONS.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND MOP INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET AFTER USING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS, BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLATTER. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
AUG 232021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT PREP STATIONS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS, BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLATTER. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM OVER FRYERS AND PIZZA OVENS.
OCT 152020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT OF ENCRUSTED FLOUR AND FOOD SPILLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT/SINKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OCT 82020FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2020
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN SERVICE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 3LB BAG OF ITALIAN BEEF AT 58F AND 10LBS OF MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 54F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED 13 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $21. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED SERVICE COOLER IN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 56F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF DISHWASHING AREA AND AT REAR BY UTILITY SINK. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTH ON PREP TABLE. PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT OF ENCRUSTED FLOUR AND FOOD SPILLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT/SINKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
JAN 162020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 16
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE RUBBER GASKETS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND THE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT/SINKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER WITH AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS.
SEP 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS AND BROOMS ON RACK PROVIDED NEAR THE MOP SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIO. #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 29, 2018 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
AUG 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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