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FESTA PIZZERIA INC.

3525 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

FESTA PIZZERIA INC. has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 1, 2013. The most recent inspection, on November 5, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 5, 2025. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 25, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 25, 2024. For example: APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 19, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 26 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on March 16, 2023. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

16 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 23. 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.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Bulk food container ( salt, sugar...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. 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.
    • 35. 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.
    • 43. 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.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO THERMOMETER IN RC COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED ONE MISSING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 55. 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL AND PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  5. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 43. 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.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
  7. Suspected Food Poisoning

    5 infractions

    • 10. 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)
    • 37. 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
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS
    • 57. 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
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 10. 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
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
    • 55. 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
    • 55. 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
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  9. Canvass

    14 infractions

    • 3. 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)
    • 5. 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)
    • 10. 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)
    • 23. 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)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 51. 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)
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR PIZZA OVEN,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,FLOOR MATS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. 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)
  10. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. 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.
    • 5. 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.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
    • 53. 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.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
  11. Canvass

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 36. 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.
    • 37. 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.
    • 40. 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.
  13. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 30. 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.
    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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.
  14. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL AND DATE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.
  15. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 31. 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.
    • 32. 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.
  16. License

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE KITCHEN AREA,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PIZZA/SERVICE AREA,
    • 41. 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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