Pass

El Azteca

2300 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608

Mobile Food Preparer ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Aug 12, 2026

El Azteca was last inspected on August 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

August 12, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed knife stored in between surface of prep cooler. Instructed to proper store and maintain.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

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

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Ust repair or replace deep grooves on cutting board topside of 2- door prep cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a drainboard above 3- compartment sink to air dry dishes.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pump underneath 3- compartment sink to be in good repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates for working food employee(s) on site. Any food employee that is not a city of chicago certified food manager must obtain basic food handler training and keep certificate(s) on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed the business license number above the driver side door not fully visible. Instructed to place in a spot that is fully visible.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed small holes that led to outside on the floor under the hand washing sink and by the driver's separation door. Instructed to seal holes.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Found screen for rear exit door unable to close. Instructed manager to provide closed tight fitting screen to prevent pest entrance .

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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