AZTEC DAVE'S FOOD TRUCK.
2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 292024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON TRUCK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, HOT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, FRYER ETC AND MAINTAIN.
NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER ON TRUCK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. TRUCK WAS NOT FILLED AT COMMISSARY WITH FRESH WATER PER MANAGER AND OWNER FOR DAILY OPERATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS ON TRUCK AND MAINTAIN.
THE VENTS ABOVE THE GRILL NEED CLEANING IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM; CLEAN SAME.
MAY 312023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15 FOUND NET TORN ON REAR EXIT DOOR, NOTED 1/4 INCH HOLE LEADING TO OUTSIDE NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER, ALSO NOTED A HOLE ON SHELVING UNIT LEADING TO OUTSIDE UNDER SERVICE WINDOW WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
3-305.11: FOUND FOOD SEASONING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE SEASONINGS AND ANY FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
4-501.12: FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
5-205.15 FOUND COLD WATER KNOB STRIPPED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER CONTINUES TO RUN WHEN THE COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11 FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
8-404.13 (B:3) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2576053 CONDUCTED ON 5/17/22. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-602.13: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. 6-501.12: FLOORS IN THE VEHICLE NEED CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT; CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.14: THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MANAGER CLEANS AREAS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
MAY 172023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND NET TORN ON REAR EXIT DOOR, NOTED 1/4 INCH HOLE LEADING TO OUTSIDE NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER, ALSO NOTED A HOLE ON SHELVING UNIT LEADING TO OUTSIDE UNDER SERVICE WINDOW WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOUND FOOD SEASONING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE SEASONINGS AND ANY FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
FOUND COLD WATER KNOB STRIPPED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER CONTINUES TO RUN WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2568160 CONDUCTED ON 12/7/22. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-602.13: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. 6-501.12: FLOORS IN THE VEHICLE NEED CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT; CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.14: THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
DEC 72022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FLOORS IN VEHICLE NEED CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT; CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
APR 62022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE GRILL TOP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON THE MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON MFP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
6-202.15 OBSERVED NO SCREEN ON THE CEILING FAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN ON THE CEILING FAN.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
6-303.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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JUN 302021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON TRUCK AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO SCREEN AT SERVING WINDOW TO PREVENT INSECTS; MUST PROVIDE SCREEN AT WINDOW. THE SCREEN LINER AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH GRILL.
NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THREE COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE.
NO CAP OBSERVED ON THE RETENTION TANK UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE TO CLOSE TANK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SINKS AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
FEB 112021FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK UNABLE TO TURN ON DUE TO NO WATER IN THE FRESH WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THERE IS WATER IN THE FRESH WATER TANK FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AND FLAT TOP GRILL WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND BOTTOM OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
5-205.15(A) OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
6-501.12 OBSERVED WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FLOORS THRU THE ENTIRE FOOD TRUCK AND BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE FAN SCREEN WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
MAR 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON TRUCK AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 262019FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON TRUCK AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RICE COOKED 2/25/2019 ON THE TRUCK IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 48.4*F-51.3*F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF THE RICE 4 1/2 LBS. VALUE $6.00. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A VARIETYOF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED(COOKED RICE, BEANS, STEAK, ETC) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE FLAT/CHAR GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 272018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A HOLE ON THE SCREENED WINDOW LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR (3) MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 222018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (RAW MARINATED CHICKEN) INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP COOLER AT A IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING 52F-56F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS DISCARDED 10 LBS OF CHICKEN WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED SALSA SCOOPS (PLASTIC CUPS) BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE SALSA STORAGE CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE ANY UTENSILS DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER) AND UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATOR UNITS, GREASE TRAP AND INSIDE OF STORAGE COMPARTMENTS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED A HOLE ON THE SCREENED WINDOW LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR (3) MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 112017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DRIVER DOOR LICENSE NUMBER MUST BE VISIBLY CLEAR. BLACK STICKERS ARE NOT VISIBLE ON BLACK DOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETER NEEDED IN REAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →