Azteca Inc
Clean record — passed all 21 inspections
2026-02-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2025-01-27 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST AND OTHER SOILS AN...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BUILDING AIR CONDITIONING PLASTIC CONDENSATE LINE WITH BUILD UP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE TUBE DISCHARGING INTO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE PLASTIC AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATE LINE WITH TUBE THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE OR ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES ON LEFT-HAND SIDE OF COOK LINE VENTILATION HOOD TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND IN POOR REPAIR, VENTILATION HOOD NOT SEALED TO CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION HOOD S...
2024-05-06 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SEREVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE A...
2023-03-09 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
2022-10-07 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK, LOCATED NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
2021-10-28 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
2020-04-20 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALLED TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
2019-06-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLER HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO LABEL SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABEL/DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CA...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2018-05-16 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDERNEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVINGS AND ON TRACKS OF DOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
2017-10-31 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
2017-01-12 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED ON SITE. MUST POST A CUSTOMER ADVISORY. ESTABLISHMENT SERVES RARE AND MEDIUM RARE STEAK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULK WORN OUT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING COOKING FOOD, MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
2016-05-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dust build up and debris on floors behind cook line. Instructed to pull equipment away from walls to properly clean floors. Must maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed ventilation in restroom not properly functioning. Instructed to repair and maintain.
2015-08-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
2015-08-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TALL, TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 51.8F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED RICE AT 52F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRIT...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD THE THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 1LB COOKED RICE AT 52F, 5 LBS CHICKEN AT 45.1F, 20 LBS CHEESE AT 51.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD AT THE MOP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
2014-11-19 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED REACH-IN FREEZER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
2014-05-08 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE FOIL LINER ON STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.--------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
2013-06-27 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH IN COOLER, PREP AREA, HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN RACK, DOORS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA , PREP ROOM AND REACH IN COOLER HAVE BUILT UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO MOP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NEED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
2011-12-16 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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. LEAKING FAUCET IN HAND SINK MUST BE FIXED
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. INTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER AND MONITOR TEMP...
2011-04-15 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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. EXTERIOR 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. TINY HOLES ON THE CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND FRONT MUST BE SEALED
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING AREA MUST BE REPLACED; LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA UNCL...
2010-12-02 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interior of coolers, storage shelves and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor behind equipment and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
2010-04-29 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage shelves under prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers thru-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls in rear not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls and seal up gaps and openings.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecssary articles stored in rear along side of equipment. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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