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FIESTA DEL SUR

4124 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751683

Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA DEL SUR · 4124 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1465047

Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA DEL SUR · 4124 W NORTH AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-17-15. INSPECTION # 1464752. FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1465041

Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA DEL SUR · 4124 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MICE DROPPINGS AND 7 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED ABOUT 25 HOUSE FLIES AT BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-17-15. INSPECTION # 1464752. V.35. FOUND HOLES IN WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS BY POT RACK, V.36. FOUND BULBS NOT SHATTERPROOF AT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS, V.41. FOUND CLUTTER AT BACKYARD THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(LARGE DIRTY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK), V. 45. FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464752

Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA DEL SUR · 4124 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND KITCHEN AREAS.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS)

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND HOLES IN WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: : FOUND BULBS NOT SHATTER PROOF AT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT BACKYARD THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.)

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522852

Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA DEL SUR · 4124 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 3O MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT DRY/FOOD STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND KITCHEN AREAS.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS)

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND HOLES IN WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND BULBS NOT SHATTER PROOF AT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT BACKYARD THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.)

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385302

Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA DEL SUR · 4124 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385291

Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA DEL SUR · 4124 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP & GRILL TABLES THROUGHOUT,RUSTY SHELVES IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER & WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LID OF OCHATA MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBI & GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS & DINING AREA & BASEMENT TOILETROOM. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES & WALLTILES IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS MUST SEAL DAMAGED WALLS IN BASEMENT & NEAR ICE MACHINE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET TOP IN WOMEN'S.MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN AT WINDOW VENTILATION IN PREP AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385278

Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA DEL SUR · 4124 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1385259 4/17/14 #18 & 29 NOT CORRECTED.#18 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON PALLETS OF PAPER GOODS,UNDER SEVERAL FOOD & PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS ,ON WOOD LEDGES OF FOOD STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR IN TOOL STORAGE ROOM,ON FLOOR BEHIND ANOTHER STORAGE SHELF,IN OPENING IN WALLS...2-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN DAMAGED WALL OPENING IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/25/14.#29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT 1321431 1/18/13 #38- MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE MEATS ARE CUT.MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP & GRILL TABLES THROUGHOUT,RUSTY SHELVES IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER & WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LID OF OCHATA MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBI & GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS & DINING AREA & BASEMENT TOILETROOM. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES & WALLTILES IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS MUST SEAL DAMAGED WALLS IN BASEMENT & NEAR ICE MACHINE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & OVER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET TOP IN WOMEN'S.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385259

Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA DEL SUR · 4124 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT,IN A BOX OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER,TOOL STORAGE,PALLETS OF PAPER GOODS,ON UNSED EQUIPMENT ON SHELVES,ON LEDGES OF FOOD & PAPER STORAGE,UNUSED COMPRESSOR MOTOR,ON & IN BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER & UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.ALSO 2- LIVE ROACHES ON WALL NEAR GREASETRAP.ALSO 1ST FL.SIDE DOOR & BACK DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/17/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD NOT MAINTAINED WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD STORAGE BOXES PILED UP ON TOP OF JUNK TRUCK & CAR,SEVERAL UNUSED 2- DOOR COOLERS,SEVERAL PREP COOLERS,TOOLS,MOTORS,BIKES,JUNK CARS & TRUCKS NOT WORKING,ETC.POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1321431 1/18/13 #38-MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE MEAT IS CUT.MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP & GRILL TABLES THROUGHOUT,RUSTY SHELVES IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER & WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LID OF OCHATA MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBI & GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS & DINING AREA & BASEMENT TOILETROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES & WALLTILES IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & OVER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321431

Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA DEL SUR · 4124 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

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

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321278

Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA DEL SUR · 4124 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, GREASE DRIPPINGS ON EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAINT/RESEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND RUSTY SURFACES IN STORAGE AREAS, AND IN COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA, NEXT TO PREP TABLE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINER FOR STORING FOOD, MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD-UP AT REAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE HANDLE FOR REACH-IN COOLER

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN JUICE CONTAINERS FRONT DINING AREA, AND VENTS ABOVE ALL COOKING CONTAINERS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS FIRST FLOOR AND BASMENT AREAS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FAN ATTACHED TO WALL FRONT PREP AREA, SOME AREAS OF WALL NEEDS CLEANED AND REPAINTED, AND MUST PROVIDE A DROP CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE MEAT IS CUT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER, AND UNDER FRONT COOKING AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT AND A EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA, WHERE MEAT IS CUT

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557702

Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA DEL SUR · 4124 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Food inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exposed hand sink installed next to prep table in rear prep area. Instructed to install shield between hand sink and prep table. Gaskets worn on rear walk-in cooler door. Instructed to replace gaskets. Storage shelves under prep tables not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean along wallbase and under/behind equipment and replace damaged floor tile.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulb under exhaust hood in front and rear and steamer not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulbs or light covers.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Violation #40 now corrected.

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  • TACONAZO EL ORIGINAL #14124 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60639Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • LIFESTYLE CENTER4134 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60639Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • TOWER NUTRITION4134 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60639Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • TASA COFFEE ROASTERS4136 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60639Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • CANTON EXPRESS4116 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60639Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

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