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AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK

2300 S THROOP ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Mobile Food Preparer

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2523621

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK · 2300 S THROOP ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITHOUT SCREENS AND AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM, NO SCREEN AT THE FRONT SERVICE WINDOW AND TORN SCREEN ON THE CEILING VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2523008

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK · 2300 S THROOP ST

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SITE FOR RICE, BEANS AND ELOTE. MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS TO HOLD FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE SECURELY FASTENED TO THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITHOUT SCREENS AND AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM, NO SCREEN AT THE FRONT SERVICE WINDOW AND TORN SCREEN ON THE CEILING VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2522425

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK · 2300 S THROOP ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 4 DRAWER REFRIGERATOR LOCATED BELOW THE GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (54.8F). REFRIGERATORS SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SITE FOR RICE, BEANS AND ELOTE. MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS TO HOLD FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE SECURELY FASTENED TO THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITHOUT SCREENS AND AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM, NO SCREEN AT THE FRONT SERVICE WINDOW AND TORN SCREEN ON THE CEILING VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, NEED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS,DOORS, VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL, REAR EXIT DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2269184

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK · 2300 S THROOP ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON TRUCK AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2268538

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK · 2300 S THROOP ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON TRUCK AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED,DATED(COOKED RICE, PORK, CUT TOMATOES ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTING BOARDS STAINED, NEED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE CHAR GRILL, AND FLAT GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2177108

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK · 2300 S THROOP ST

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 REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON TRUCK DUE TO DEEP GROOVES AND PERMAMENT STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE CUTTING BOARD TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION ABOVE THE GRILL AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2079096

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK · 2300 S THROOP ST

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

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 THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN REFRIGERATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 25 LBS BEEF AT 58.1F IN THE COOLER. 5LBS COOKED RICE AT 54.5F IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $220.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN THE PREMISES FROM 6-10-17. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS (STOVE, REFRIGERATION UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2060052

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK · 2300 S THROOP ST

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 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 5 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 72.1F LOCATED IN PREP AREA AND 15 LBS OF PORK AT 55.8F LOCATED IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT TACO TOPPINGS (CILATRO, ONION) WITH UNWASHED BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER HAVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND ALWAYS WEAR CLEAN GLOVES TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS OR USE TONGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. DIRTY WATER NOTED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS (STOVE, REFRIGERATION UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL FLOORS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2009923

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK · 2300 S THROOP ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1990129

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK · 2300 S THROOP ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60F DEGREES. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38.005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED, NO FOOD ON VEHICLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT WITH LIGHT SHIELD AT 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1527428

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK · 2300 S THROOP ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NO GARBAGE CAN PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE TRUCK. MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN INSIDE OF THE TRUCK.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1522950

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTEC DAVES FOOD TRUCK · 2300 S THROOP ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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