Azteca De Oro Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2019
52
Score
Azteca De Oro Mexican Grill appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 25, 2019. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Azteca De Oro Mexican Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 25, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Azteca De Oro Mexican Grill's 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER EXPOSED INSULATION FROM CEILING VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS OR REPAIR/SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH CONSTANT DRIP. LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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 MATTING FOR FLOORS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 23, 2018
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PLASTIC UTENSILS BY THE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA MUST BE INVERT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS FROM BEHIND THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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 SINK AND AROUND BOTH GREASE TRAPS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA DRY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL DRAINS RELEASE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIME IN PREP AREA
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May 14, 2018
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: 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 STACKED ON TOP PANINI MACHINE.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE, HE CORRECTED ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: 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
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PLASTIC UTENSILS BY THE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA MUST BE INVERT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS FROM BEHIND THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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 SINK AND AROUND BOTH GREASE TRAPS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA DRY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL DRAINS RELEASE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIME IN PREP AREA
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARATION TABLES NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Dec 2, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Nov 15, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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90
Aug 14, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED (BY COOKLINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELF RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Dec 12, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 9, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND GRIME BUILDUP ON THE HOODVENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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86
Mar 27, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE SOFT DRINKS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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90
Sep 23, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: 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 CART WITH POTS,PANS AND OTHER ITEMS.SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.MANAGER /OWNER REMOVE ITEMS UPON MY REQUEST.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H-10
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT, AND REPAIR BASE BOARD BY BATHROOM
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Aug 19, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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
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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 REPAIR WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT, AND REPAIR BASE BOARD BY BATHROOM
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90
Mar 16, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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 AT TEMPERATURE OF 46.5F AND 46.7F.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 12, VALUE 10.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60146-10
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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 MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA(PILE OF WOOD),TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HABORAGES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO60146-10
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 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)
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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.A KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA, DO NOT STORE KNIFE BETWEEN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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 BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Azteca De Oro Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Azteca De Oro Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 25, 2019. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Azteca De Oro Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Azteca De Oro Mexican Grill.
Has Azteca De Oro Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Azteca De Oro Mexican Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Azteca De Oro Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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