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AZTLAN MEXICAN GRILL

3358 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639120

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTLAN MEXICAN GRILL · 3358 W MONTROSE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629163

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTLAN MEXICAN GRILL · 3358 W MONTROSE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626570

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTLAN MEXICAN GRILL · 3358 W MONTROSE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607910

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTLAN MEXICAN GRILL · 3358 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45F INSIDE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 45-52F SUCH AS PASTOR, RAW CHICKEN AND CHORIZO. TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607293

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTLAN MEXICAN GRILL · 3358 W MONTROSE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605266

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTLAN MEXICAN GRILL · 3358 W MONTROSE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578762

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTLAN MEXICAN GRILL · 3358 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS AND POTS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS AND POTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN EXTERIOR FRONT CORNER OF SECOND SINK OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GRILL, SURFACE AND BURNERS OF STOVE TOP WITH GREASE BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BRANCHES ON LID OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BRANCHES FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP,REAR KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FILTERS OF HOOD WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AMD MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT BULB ABOVE REACH IN COOOLER IN DISHWASHING/ REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578356

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTLAN MEXICAN GRILL · 3358 W MONTROSE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560188

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTLAN MEXICAN GRILL · 3358 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ENCLOSED GLUE BOARDS WITH TRAPPED INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA WITH SPILLED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT HAND WASHING SINK AT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER PRESSURE ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPE ABOVE STORAGE SHELFS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559733

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTLAN MEXICAN GRILL · 3358 W MONTROSE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534827

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTLAN MEXICAN GRILL · 3358 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534529

Location recorded for this inspection · AZTLAN MEXICAN GRILL · 3358 W MONTROSE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60618

496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2578895.

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