Aztecas Mex Taqueria
Last inspected: Jul 5, 2013
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Score
Going back to 2011, Aztecas Mex Taqueria has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 5, 2013. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 5, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Jul 5, 2013
Routine
7 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 PRACTICE; OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TOUCHING/SCRATCHING FACE/NOSE WHILE PREPARING TACOS, HOWEVER NOT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN AND AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS INSIDE FURNACE CLOSET AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING ON WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT REAR NEAR THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PANELS. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINT; INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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May 8, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.--------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD FOODS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM (REAR) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Aug 9, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL COVERING FROM SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FURNACE CLOSET, MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOUTH WALL INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE REPAIRED/REPAINTED; ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FREEZERS, MUST REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jun 20, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3PART SINK AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING WITH 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 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. BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL COVERING FROM SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FURNACE CLOSET, MUST CLEAN.
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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. SOUTH WALL INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE REPAIRED/REPAINTED; ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FREEZERS, MUST REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aztecas Mex Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aztecas Mex Taqueria on file is from Jul 5, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aztecas Mex Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aztecas Mex Taqueria.
Has Aztecas Mex Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Aztecas Mex Taqueria have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aztecas Mex Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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