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Azteca Jalisco Restaurante

3550 N Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2021, Azteca Jalisco Restaurante has eight inspections in the public record. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Azteca Jalisco Restaurante's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STORING FOOD THEY WERE CONSUMING ON DISHRACK AT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY CONSUME MEALS IN DESIGNATED AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT.
6
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE IN BATHROOM FLOOR AND IN LOBBY SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER FLOOR COVER
55
90
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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95
May 2, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
86
Jun 9, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DESSERTS WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF MANUFACTURER AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC..
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
51
86
Aug 17, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT WRITTEN PROPERLY INSIDE MENUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE/CORRECT.
25
90
Aug 24, 2021
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Azteca Jalisco Restaurante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Azteca Jalisco Restaurante on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Azteca Jalisco Restaurante?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Azteca Jalisco Restaurante.

Has Azteca Jalisco Restaurante's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Azteca Jalisco Restaurante inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Azteca Jalisco Restaurante is inspected around two times per year on average.

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