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Italian Fiesta Pizzeria: health inspection history

1306 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653

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Address
1306 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass w/ Conditions on Jul 16, 2026
License number
2621145
Latest inspection
Jul 16, 2026 (Complaint)
Records shown
13 inspections, Aug 23, 2021 to Jul 16, 2026

Across these 13 inspection records, results were: 10 × Pass; 2 × Fail; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 37 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Jul 16, 2026 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT PREP HANDSINK (84.1F), AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (72F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. MEATSAUCE AT 110F AND BEEF AT 112F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $75.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Apr 13, 2026 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THREE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 31, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 22, 2025 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 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.
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: 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.
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: 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.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 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…
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 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.

Jan 27, 2025 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOOR NEED CLEANING AROUND,BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Nov 29, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.

Nov 20, 2024 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 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.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FIXTURES IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.

Mar 8, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 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.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FAUCT AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURE IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 29, 2023 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 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.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.

Feb 23, 2023 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: FOUND THE GASKET ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT DOOR FOR PIZZA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 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.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

Mar 15, 2022 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER DOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Nov 16, 2021 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT PREP STATIONS.
  • 52.SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSEDInspector comment: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND MOP INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET AFTER USING.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS, BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLATTER. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

Aug 23, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT PREP STATIONS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS, BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLATTER. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM OVER FRYERS AND PIZZA OVENS.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.