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El Comandante Azteca Restaurante

4612 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. El Comandante Azteca Restaurante was last inspected on Jun 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.

“Management, food employee and conditional employee” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL BASE/TILE IN POOR REPAIR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNED-OUT BULBS LOCATED IN DINING AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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78
May 27, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED INOPERABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE OR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAHRREAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY IN MENU FOR (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR WHERE WATER HEATER IS IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
48
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNED-OUT BULBS LOCATED IN DINING AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
58
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING UNDER WASH BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BASE/TILE IN POOR REPAIR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Comandante Azteca Restaurante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Comandante Azteca Restaurante on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Comandante Azteca Restaurante?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Comandante Azteca Restaurante.

Has El Comandante Azteca Restaurante's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Comandante Azteca Restaurante have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Comandante Azteca 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.

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