Azteca Tacos Restaurant Inc — Playa Azul
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2013
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Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Azteca Tacos Restaurant Inc — Playa Azul, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 25, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Azteca Tacos Restaurant Inc — Playa Azul is from Apr 25, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Azteca Tacos Restaurant Inc — Playa Azul on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Apr 25, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PER PREVIOUS REPORT # 1321489 DATED JANUARY 22, 2013: THE VIOLATIONS BELOW WERE FOUND NOT CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION. (34) CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THREE COMP SINK. (36) : SOME LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HAVE NO LIGHT SHIELDS AND SOME WITH SHIELDS HAVE NO END CAPS; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS AND CAPS WHERE NEEDED FOR ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. (38) THREE COMP SINK FAUCET NECK NOT MAINTAINED; LEAKING AND HAS PLASTIC AROUND NECK; REPAIR. ALSO PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK (OPEN DRAIN) NOT MAINTAINED; CLEAN DRAIN. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE SINK/DRAIN IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. COMPLETE THE ABATEMENT OF THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WOODEN SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND NEXT TO THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ARE DIRTY WOOD, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE SHELVING OR REMOVE IT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT FLOOR IS WET AND DIRTY FROM THE RECENT RAINS; CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BASEMENT IN DETAIL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR IS GREASY, CLEAN THE HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE WET, WATER DAMAGED BOXES OF DEBRIS FROM THE BASEMENT.
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Jan 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES UNDERNEATH TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPENT AND UNDER THREE COMP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HAVE NO LIGHT SHIELDS AND SOME WITH SHIELDS HAVE NO END CAPS; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS AND CAPS WHERE NEEDED FOR ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMP SINK FAUCET NECK NOT MAINTAINED; LEAKING AND HAS PLASTIC AROUND NECK; REPAIR. ALSO PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK (OPEN DRAIN) NOT MAINTAINED; CLEAN DRAIN.
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Apr 22, 2011
Routine
11 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. FOUND FIVE POUNDS OF SHRIMP SETTING OUT ON THE COUNTER (NO COLD OR HOT HOLDING METHOD BEING APPLIED) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 75.3F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD DID NOT MEET THE TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS MANAGER DISPOSED OF THE SHRIMP WORTH FIFTEEN DOLLARS. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND 2 LIVE RATS AND 2 DEAD RATS IN THE BASEMENT AND RAT DROPPINGS. DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT. RAT DROPPINGS MIXED WITH THE GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE FRYER CABINETS. ALSO, FOUND RODENT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE ROOMS AND THROUGH-OUT 2ND FLOOR AND ON STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CALL A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY ON SITE OR AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. BACK DOOR NOT NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED, THREE INCH HANDLE IS MISSING FROM DOOR. OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE. MUST REPAIR REAR DOOR. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO METAL CONTAINER WITH TIGHT-FITTING LID (DUMPSTER) IN OUTSIDE AREA FROM A WASTE DUMPSTER COMPANY. OPEN CONTAINER OF WASTE GREASE ON GROUND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ALL WASTE IN COVERED CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BACK PREP AREA HAS PIPES UNDERNEATH BROKEN/LEAKING AND THE WATER IS DRAINING ONTO THE FLOOR AND INTO THE BASEMENT. ALSO THE FAUCET TOO SHORT AND CANNOT REACH THE 2 END COMPARTMENTS. FAUCET IS ALSO LEAKING PROFUSELY. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND PROVIDE LONGER FAUCET. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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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. FOUND THE STOVE, OVEN AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT THICK WITH RUST BUILD-UP. SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND RACKS IN THE COOLERS, GREASE TRAP AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE RUST AND REFINISH OR REPLACE SURFACES. SEAL TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT.
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL THE COOKING AND PREP EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, REACH-IN COOLERS, DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH-IN FREEZER, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND RACKS THROUGH-OUT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE 1ST/2ND FLOOR & BASEMENT. HAS RAT DROPPINGS AND DUST/DIRT, LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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 ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT, 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGH-OUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOMELIGHTS MISSING SHIELDS AND/OR ENDCAPS. MUST INSTALL SAME. CLEAN EXISTING LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH-OUT.
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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. CLEAN ALL THE CEILING/WALL VENTS AND HOOD SYSTEM THROUGHOUT PREMISES. HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP. PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK (WITH SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS) AT BAR AREA DRINK PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER (BIKES/CHAIRS/BOXES/UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT ETC) IN THE 1ST, 2ND FLOORS AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE NEATLY AND ELEVATED TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Azteca Tacos Restaurant Inc — Playa Azul last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Azteca Tacos Restaurant Inc — Playa Azul on file is from Apr 25, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Azteca Tacos Restaurant Inc — Playa Azul?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Azteca Tacos Restaurant Inc — Playa Azul.
Has Azteca Tacos Restaurant Inc — Playa Azul's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Azteca Tacos Restaurant Inc — Playa Azul have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Azteca Tacos Restaurant Inc — Playa Azul 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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