Aztec Dave's Tequila Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Aztec Dave's Tequila Bar & Grill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2021. The most recent visit was on Aug 6, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE SOILED AND STAINED TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2025
Complaint
7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 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)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE SOILED AND STAINED TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 4, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 28, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 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
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Dec 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 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
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BASEMENT AND ALSO EMLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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
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Oct 19, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2022
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 14, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 10, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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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Apr 1, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ONSITE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT DIRECTLY NEXT TO 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITHOUT BARRIER. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT MISCELLANOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEMENT BASEMENT FLOOR UNSEALED THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT/FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aztec Dave's Tequila Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aztec Dave's Tequila Bar & Grill on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aztec Dave's Tequila Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Aztec Dave's Tequila Bar & Grill.
Has Aztec Dave's Tequila Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Aztec Dave's Tequila Bar & Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aztec Dave's Tequila Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Aztec Dave's Tequila Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aztec Dave's Tequila Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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