AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK.

Chicago Health Dept

2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

12 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Aug 2021.

Last inspected Aug 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 4

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITHOUT SCREENS AND AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM, NO SCREEN AT THE FRONT SERVICE WINDOW AND TORN SCREEN ON THE CEILING VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 21

2021

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SITE FOR RICE, BEANS AND ELOTE. MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS TO HOLD FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE SECURELY FASTENED TO THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

JUL 7

2021

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 4 DRAWER REFRIGERATOR LOCATED BELOW THE GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (54.8F). REFRIGERATORS SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SITE FOR RICE, BEANS AND ELOTE. MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS TO HOLD FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE SECURELY FASTENED TO THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, NEED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS,DOORS, VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL, REAR EXIT DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MAR 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON TRUCK AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 26

2019

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON TRUCK AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED,DATED(COOKED RICE, PORK, CUT TOMATOES ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE CUTING BOARDS STAINED, NEED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE CHAR GRILL, AND FLAT GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 9

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON TRUCK DUE TO DEEP GROOVES AND PERMAMENT STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE CUTTING BOARD TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION ABOVE THE GRILL AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 26

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN REFRIGERATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 25 LBS BEEF AT 58.1F IN THE COOLER. 5LBS COOKED RICE AT 54.5F IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $220.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN THE PREMISES FROM 6-10-17. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS (STOVE, REFRIGERATION UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 10

2017

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 5 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 72.1F LOCATED IN PREP AREA AND 15 LBS OF PORK AT 55.8F LOCATED IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT TACO TOPPINGS (CILATRO, ONION) WITH UNWASHED BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER HAVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND ALWAYS WEAR CLEAN GLOVES TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS OR USE TONGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. DIRTY WATER NOTED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS (STOVE, REFRIGERATION UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL FLOORS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 6

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 7

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60F DEGREES. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38.005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED, NO FOOD ON VEHICLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT WITH LIGHT SHIELD AT 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK.

MAR 3

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NO GARBAGE CAN PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE TRUCK. MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN INSIDE OF THE TRUCK.

FEB 17

2015

FAIL 0 violations

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