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Azteca Chicago Grill

1546 W 35Th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 22, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Azteca Chicago Grill has been inspected four times since 2011. The most recent visit was on May 22, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Azteca Chicago Grill's record stops at May 22, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Azteca Chicago Grill is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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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
May 22, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 18, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING IN UPRIGHT COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Dec 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOORS.MUST REPAIR. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR OFFICE. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE THREADS FROM FAUCET AT MOP SINK. OR INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Azteca Chicago Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Azteca Chicago Grill on file is from May 22, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Azteca Chicago Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Azteca Chicago Grill.

Has Azteca Chicago Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Azteca Chicago Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Azteca Chicago Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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