Azteca De Oro Mexican Grill
Mixed record — 12 of 16 inspections passed
2019-04-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER EXPOSED INSULATION FROM CEILING VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS OR REPAIR/SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT CHIP DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT.----RAW WOODEN PREP TABLE UNDER THE TORTILLA PRESS MUST BE PAINTED /SEALED. ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH CONSTANT DRIP. LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE FRONT PREP SHELVING WHERE BULK CHIPS ARE STORED. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.---- FLOORS NOTED WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS M...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
2018-05-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 7 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
PLASTIC UTENSILS BY THE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA MUST BE INVERT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS FROM BEHIND THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE STOCK 6" FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE BY THE REAR DOOR.FLOOR DRAIN WITH GRIMES,SPECIALLY INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSER,EXCESS SLIME ON FLOOR DRAIN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS WATE RON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT ...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MECHANICAL DRAINS RELEASE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OPEN BAG WITH DIRTY LINENS STORED OUTSIDE BY THE PARKING LOT/REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ENCLOSED BUCKET WITH LID TO STORE MENTION LINENS,OR REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE,TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIME IN PREP AREA
2018-05-14 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS FILLING UP RED BUCKET WITH WATER AT SINK,STORED IT BY THE FRONT PREP/SERVING TABLE,AND WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES NOR HAND WASHING OPENED A BAG OF TORTILLAS, REMOVED TORTILLAS FROM BAG AND S...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE WAIST OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP THE SAID CONTAINER WHICH DRIPPED ON GROUND,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT AND GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
PLASTIC UTENSILS BY THE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA MUST BE INVERT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS FROM BEHIND THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE STOCK 6" FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE BY THE REAR DOOR.FLOOR DRAIN WITH GRIMES,SPECIALLY INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSER,EXCESS SLIME ON FLOOR DRAIN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS WATE RON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MECHANICAL DRAINS RELEASE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OPEN BAG WITH DIRTY LINENS STORED OUTSIDE BY THE PARKING LOT/REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ENCLOSED BUCKET WITH LID TO STORE MENTION LINENS,OR REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE,TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIME IN PREP AREA
2017-06-08 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND PREPARATION TABLES NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
2016-12-02 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
2016-11-15 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
2016-03-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2015-08-14 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
1-DOOR PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED (BY COOKLINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKET.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELF RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
2014-12-12 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL THE TRES LECHES CAKE CONTAINERS IN PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REPAINT BOTH GREASE TRAPS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND UNDER THE 1-COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR AND RESEAL BASE OF GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. ABOVE STATED IS IN POOR REPAIR. EXCESSIVE RUST AROUND THE BASE OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
2014-06-09 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND FROZEN BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND GASKETS OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE AND GRIME BUILDUP ON THE HOODVENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STORAGE RACKS OR REPAINT, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
2013-03-27 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2013-01-17 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE SOFT DRINKS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
2011-09-23 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. UNABLE TO WASH HAND DUE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE, OBSERVED INSIDE THE SINK A LARGE PART OF THE MIXER,AND IN FRONT OF IT A PORTABLE GRAY C...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT, AND REPAIR BASE BOARD BY BATHROOM
2011-08-19 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT, AND REPAIR BASE BOARD BY BATHROOM
2010-03-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-03-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND REFRIED BEANS COOKED ON 3-6-10, STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-12-09,REPORT #156550,(#41)INSTRUCTED MANAG...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.NEED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT IS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS. STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER(NAME, INGREDIENTS ETC)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.A KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA, DO NOT STORE KNIFE BETWEEN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,GREASE BUILD UP.OBSERVED PINK MINERAL...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
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