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El Rincon Azteca

1752 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2012
95
Score
Low Risk

El Rincon Azteca has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 2, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; El Rincon Azteca is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL UNDER SIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER.
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Mar 29, 2012
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT & REAR DOORS & REAR DOOR FRAME.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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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.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL UNDER SIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER.
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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 VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM & SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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 OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,GAPS IN BRICK WALL & ALONG SIDE OF WALL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING & TILE IN REAR PREP AREA & DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICES ON ICE MACHINE & ESPRESSO MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rincon Azteca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rincon Azteca on file is from Apr 2, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rincon Azteca?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Rincon Azteca.

Has El Rincon Azteca's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Rincon Azteca have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Rincon Azteca 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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