AUG 4
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK.
BEAT. 18/100
2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 4, 2021 · passed
Failed 5 of 12 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 212021FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
JUL 72021FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 7
2021
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, NEED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
MAR 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 262019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2019
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CUTING BOARDS STAINED, NEED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
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 92018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 262017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
* 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).
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 102017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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).
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAR 72017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT WITH LIGHT SHIELD AT 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK.
MAR 32015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
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