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

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). 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 May 1, 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 48 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc safe to eat at?

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc

Name: Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc
Address: 1919 E 71ST ST, Chicago, 60649
Rating: 74

1919 E 71ST ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

9 inspections

Last: May 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

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

1919 E 71ST ST, Chicago, IL 60649

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

May

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun

Aug 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Sep

Mar 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass4 Complaint2 Short Form Complaint

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NO LABEL OBSERVED ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF THE OVEN IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PREP AREA

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NO LABEL OBSERVED ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP SIDE KITCHEN, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN THAT SAME KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE FAR REAR KITCHEN AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER AND ON SOME SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF THE OVEN IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND NO LABEL ON THE LARGE BULK CONTAINERS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE SIDE EXTERIOR AREAS OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP KITCHEN LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH COVING TO WALL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−15 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
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS IN FRONT GRILL AREA, PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NO TOILET BOWL COVER ON THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER. NO VENT FAN COVER FOR THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM; PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE VENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENT FAN COVER IN MENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS WITH DUST AND SOME RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED. SOME CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE FRONT GRILL AREA; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL TABLE LEGS, WHEELS, OUTSIDE OF OVENS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR VENT ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL TABLE LEGS, WHEELS, OUTSIDE OF OVENS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR VENT ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL SPICE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF IDENTIFYING MARKERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALL PRODUCT HOLDERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALLS WITH MISSING END CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALLS WITH HOLES IN BACK STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF SEALING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH PREMISES, ENCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Base deductions−18 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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