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EL AZTECA

4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for EL AZTECA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632621

Location recorded for this inspection · EL AZTECA · 4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: BEANS AT 50F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $5.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED HOW TO PROPERLY COOL BEANS AFTER PREPARATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2130126

Location recorded for this inspection · EL AZTECA · 4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON COOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE SAID UTENSILS AND STORE THEM PROPERLY IN SANITARY MANNER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ONE LIGHT SHIELD OUT OF TWO LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER BOXES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND BETTER ORGANIZE/MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982403

Location recorded for this inspection · EL AZTECA · 4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 1ST FL. & BSMT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,RUSTY PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYER,RUSTY GRILL LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,DISH AREA RUSTY PREP TABLE NEAR MOP SINK.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER SHELF OF WOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE NEXT TO PREP COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS IN BSMT WALK IN COOLER AND BSMT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1954137

Location recorded for this inspection · EL AZTECA · 4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE REAR LIGHT SWITCH OVER THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE, AND REPAIR SWITCH.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL, OR REPLACE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632345

Location recorded for this inspection · EL AZTECA · 4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN SAME AREA LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM SINK HANDLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1465181

Location recorded for this inspection · EL AZTECA · 4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: FOUND RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464682

Location recorded for this inspection · EL AZTECA · 4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: LOOSE FLOOR TRIM THRESHOLD AT 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND STORAGE SHELF.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385850

Location recorded for this inspection · EL AZTECA · 4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PREP COOLER SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN 45.8F,COOKED PORK 47.7F,AND EGGS 54.1-55.1F ON TOP SHELVING UNIT.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 22LBS.$50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 5

    PERSONNEL WITH INFECTIONS RESTRICTED: NO OPEN SORES, WOUNDS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH SEVERAL RED,PUSSED BUMPS ON RIGHT HAND,WRIST AND ARM,(ROLLING DOUGH INTO A BALL)HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT BANDAGES AND GLOVES ON .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EMPLOYEE FROM FOOD PREP AREA UNTIL WOUNDS ARE COVERED PROPERLY OR HEALED.(CRITICAL 7-38-010B).

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,MOP SINK,CUSTOMERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEES BASEMENT TOILET ROOMS,HAND SINK IN BASEMENT UNUSED PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION.MUST RESTORE AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 12:13 P.M.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1385260 4/18/14 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,ALL PREP TABLES,FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & GRILL TABLE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WOOD TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER,DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.#35-MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AND PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DORS.#36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT OVER 1- COMP SINK.#37-MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR.#38-MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BEER AND POP COOLER & 1- DOOR COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE BIN FOR TORTILLA CHIPS,WORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN SOME SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,INTERIOR OF UNUSED OVEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE STEP LEADING TO BASEMENT,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM THRESHOLD AT 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD AND FITERS HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND STORAGE SHELF .

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385260

Location recorded for this inspection · EL AZTECA · 4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLES & SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,ALL PREP TABLES ,FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & GRILL TABLES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WOOD TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & INTERIOR PANEL OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER,LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING & PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT & REAR DOORS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT OVER 1- COMP SINK.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT TOILETROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILETROOMS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1327109

Location recorded for this inspection · EL AZTECA · 4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED SOUPS INSIDE COOLER

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR CHIPPING WALL SURFACES, AND REPAINT WALL IN AL LIGHT COLOR PAINT, REAR AREA OF STORE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, OFF OF FOOD PRODUCT,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR SINK FRONT AREA

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326733

Location recorded for this inspection · EL AZTECA · 4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED SOUPS INSIDE COOLER

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR CHIPPING WALL SURFACES, AND REPAINT WALL IN AL LIGHT COLOR PAINT, REAR AREA OF STORE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, OFF OF FOOD PRODUCT,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR SINK FRONT AREA

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277514

Location recorded for this inspection · EL AZTECA · 4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277324

Location recorded for this inspection · EL AZTECA · 4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Lower storage shelves under prep tables rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves, can opener, interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize and remove foil from cooking equipment shelves.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors not maintained on premises. Instructed to replace any damaged floor tile and detail clean behind equipment.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Three compartment sink in bar area not provided with sink stoppers. Instructed to have stoppers for wash and sanitize compartment.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areas.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Employes in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraints.

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