Los Azares Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Los Azares Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2020. The most recent report on file is from Jul 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Los Azares Mexican Grill on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 19, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING SHREADED LETTUCE AND WRAPPING TORTILLAS INTO BURRITOS WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEE WAS DIRECTED TO DISCARD FOOD WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. EMPLOYEES WERE INSTRUCTED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Jul 8, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2 PAST REPORTS. FROM INSPECTION #25789955 DATED 7/25/2023: #58 "FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE." FROM INSPECTION #2589153 DATED 2/5/2024: #47 "NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE." #53 "NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2578995 DATED 7/25/2023 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED SOUP BOWL WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD (RICE) AT THE HOT HOLDING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS (ONLY ONE STOPPER FOR 3 SINKS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Jul 25, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR NETS.MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 4, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF DOORS UNCLEAN LEADING TO FOOD PREP AREA, CLOSET AND BATHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DOORS.
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May 14, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 31, 2020
License
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT WALL AROUND PREP AREA AND WALL AROUND DINING AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Azares Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Azares Mexican Grill on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Azares Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Los Azares Mexican Grill.
Has Los Azares Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Azares Mexican Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Azares Mexican Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Los Azares Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Azares Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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