What is Italian Fiesta Pizzeria's health inspection score?

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Italian Fiesta Pizzeria last inspected?

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria was last inspected on October 31, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Italian Fiesta Pizzeria have?

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria has 24 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Italian Fiesta Pizzeria safe to eat at?

Yes, Italian Fiesta Pizzeria has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Italian Fiesta Pizzeria serve?

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria

Name: Italian Fiesta Pizzeria
Address: 1306 E 47TH ST, Chicago, 60653
Rating: 89

1306 E 47TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/31/2025

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Pizza•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Oct 31, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1306 E 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60653

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Nov 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Oct 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection4 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med1 Basic

5 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−32 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR NEED CLEANING AROUND,BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FIXTURES IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FAUCT AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURE IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND THE GASKET ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT DOOR FOR PIZZA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−13 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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