What is Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc's health inspection score?

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 91 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, Inc last inspected?

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc was last inspected on October 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc have?

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc has 54 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc serve?

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

Official Health Record

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc

Name: Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc
Address: 8058 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 91

8058 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/16/2025

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0Excellent

Pizza•Chicago

Ranked #975 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Oct 16, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

6 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

8058 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

7 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Jun 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Jul

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint4 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND AN OPEN CAN OF ANCHOVIES IN WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM CAN AND PLACE IN A FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AND LABEL CONTAINER. CORRECTED ON SITE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
A FLY STRIP WAS OBSERVED OVER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STRIP AND PLACE IN CORNER AREA NEAR REAR DOOR OR OTHER AREA AND NOT ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE GASKET ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA IS LOOSE IN THE MIDDLE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL GASKET WHERE NEEDED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED CONSTANT LEAKING FROM THE VALVE AT THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA ABOVE THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO LOCKERS

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High2 Med6 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

43/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA,MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 52.0F IN REAR PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:40 P.M. THE AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 36.5F.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 25LBS. COOKED PASTA-57.2F.10LBS. ITALIAN BEEF-52.7F.1LB. COLE SLAW-57.9F.12LBS. LASAGNA-56.7F.4LBS. ITALIAN SAUSAGE-54.0F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 47LBS. $122.21 (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED PIZZA BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN DISH STORAGE RACKS MUST STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED SOILED & DISCOLORED CHEMICAL TEST KIT NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SANITIZER SOLUTION PPM'S. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,MICROWAVE SHELF,INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO LOCKERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592514 4/10/24 NOT CORRECTED #56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIZZA OVENS.#58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF OVEN, FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-CAN OPENER BLADE
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOODS OF PIZZA OVENS
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIZZA OVENS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High4 Med7 Basic

15 total1 risk factor

21/100inspection score

−74 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER HE PLACED A BAG INSIDE OF GARBAGE CAN THEN MOVED IT PUT ON HIS APRON AND PLASTIC GLOVES GRABBED A HANDFUL OF CHEESE AND PLACED ON A PIZZA WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS.THE FEMALE ENPLOYEE HAD BEEN HANDLING MONEY AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER CAME TO REAR PREP AREA AND HANDLED FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AS WELL. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO HAVE THEM WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A SMALL FOIL PAN IN REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK BASIN. PAN WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 53.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS IN HOT HOLDING CABINET SUCH AS INDIVIDUAL BOXED SLICED VARIETY OF PIZZAS SUCH AS (SAUSAGE-120.0F,CHEESE -115.0F,PEPPERONI-120.9F,VEGETABLE-110.1F,CHICKEN-127.4)PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 3.5LBS.$60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON TOPSIDE & IN 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER SUCH AS 15LBS. SAUSAGE-49.5F-53.6F,7LBS. DICED CHICKEN-49.3F-51.8F.7LBS.GROUNDBEEF-46.4F.8LBS. TURKEY-45.3F.2LBS. PRE-COOKED DICED BELL PEPPERS-49.5F-64.4F.9LBS. PEPPERONI-53.6F.3LBS-ITALIAN SAUSAGE-49.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 51LBS. $275.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING GLOVES IMPROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER,WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS ON PIZZA TABLES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF OVEN, FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-CAN OPENER BLADE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOODS OF PIZZA OVENS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIZZA OVENS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−74 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL BULK FLOUR AND ITALIAN SEASONING FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE HANDSINK IN THE HOT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON PREP COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS ON THE PIZZA REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN PIZZA REACH-IN COOLER, GASKETS, AND WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA UNDER SHELVING AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 18 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS & CEILINGS, PIZZA BOXES,CAN FOODS. APPX. 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/18/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,LOWER SHELF AT STEAM TABLE AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING ON DUMPSTER.MUST REPLACE LID ON DUMPSTER TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIZZA OVENS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF PIZZA OVENS.

Base deductions−30 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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