AZTEC DAVE'S TEQUILA BAR & GRILL, INC..
1143 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 62025PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,BEANS,STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE SOILED AND STAINED TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 252025FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOTTLE OF ALCOHOL INSIDE OF SAID HAND SINK. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED FROM THE SINK DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.WHILE LIMES ARE BEING SQUEEZED AND DRINKS ARE BEING MADE AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. PAPER SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PINK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE AND CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS, SUCH AS (CEVICHE).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA AND ON TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT MUST BE STORED IN A PROPER MANNER.
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE SOILED AND STAINED TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED BOTH OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIMS WITH LIDS OPEN. MUST MAKE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS TIGHT-FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 282024FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE BARE HANDS TO PICK UP SLICED AVOCADO AND PLACE IN ON READY TO EAT TORTA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP TO HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2586520, DATED DECEMBER 7, 2023 INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO: #37 LABEL FOODS AND SPICES OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES OF FOODS, #43 REMOVE THE ICE SCOOP FROM ON TOP OF THE ICE, #53 ENSURES THAT THE TOILET ROOM BASEMENT DOOR IS SELF-CLOSING, #57 PROVIDES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND #58 PROVIDES FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD; OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR ICE STATION; OBSERVED BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING; OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE; OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS ARE ADDRESSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BASEMENT AND ALSO EMLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE AND BEEF CHICKEN SOUP) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RICE, FLOUR AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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JUL 272022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BOXES FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STOREAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 142022FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE HANDLED AND STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS (I.E. STEAK, BEEF, RICE). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED BOXES FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STOREAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 102021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
APR 12021FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT SIDE EXIT DOOR, FOUND DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT DIRECTLY NEXT TO 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITHOUT BARRIER. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT MISCELLANOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
FOUND NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOUND NO RUNNING HOT OR COLD WATER AT BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINK, AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN KNOB IS TURNED ON. FOUND NO RUNING WATER WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. WATER UNDER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND NONFOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOUND NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ONSITE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
FOUND CEMENT BASEMENT FLOOR UNSEALED THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT/FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT.
FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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