Azul 18 on Taylor

1230 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Azul 18 on Taylor is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN NEAR WAREWASHING UNIT WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Sep 26, 2025

License

8 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR COCA-COLA COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND THE 2-DRAWER PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDER THE GRILL.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEVER FOR THE RIGHT SIDE SINK STOPPER AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: REGLUE THE CORNER OF THE CEILING JUNCTURE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND PROVIDE A CORNER PIECE TO SEAL FRP BOARD AT THE CORNER OF THE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE COCA-COLA COOLER AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND IN THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Azul 18 on Taylor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Azul 18 on Taylor on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Azul 18 on Taylor?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Azul 18 on Taylor.

Has Azul 18 on Taylor's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Azul 18 on Taylor have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Azul 18 on Taylor 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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