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El Azteca

2300 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608

Mobile Food Preparer ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 12, 2026

El Azteca was last inspected on August 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 12, 2026 · License

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a two-door cooler found at 51.1f at the time of the inspection. Instructed to repair, so that unit can reach 41f and maintain. Priority violation, no citation issued

    Official wording (code 33)

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage on vehicle with a lid. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 employee working without food handler training. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small leak from both exterior waste water drain valves on right side of truck. Instructed to repair both exterior waste water drain valves on right side of truck to eliminate leaking of waste water.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rug like mats on floor inside of truck in prep area. Instructed floor coverings shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable, instructed to remove ruglike mats from floor inside of truck in prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-comp sink missing stoppers, instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  6. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed license number not on lateral sides of the mfp. Instructed to provide. Manager provided license number on the lateral sides of the mfp during the inspection.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.