Pass

El Comandante Azteca Restaurante

4612 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 4, 2026

El Comandante Azteca Restaurante was last inspected on June 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

June 4, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork 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 signed verifiable employee health policy on site for all food employees. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed wall base/tile in poor repair under 3-compartment sink, and front storage area. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed multiple burned-out bulbs located in dining area ceiling. Instructed to replace and increase lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed certified food manager certificate holder to obtain allergen training certificate as required.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed verifiable employee health policy on site for all food employees. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure posted or necessary items outlined in the policy available on site or responding to vomit and diahrreal events that can occur in the establishment. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory in menu for (eggs). Instructed to provide disclosure (asterisk) and reminder statement. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2-door cooler with cold hold attached inoperable during time of inspection. Instructed to repair and maintain at 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 12 large rodent droppings scattered on floor where water heater is in place. Instructed to remove. Clean and sanitize area, must eliminate pest activity on site. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no test strip kit on site during time of inspection for testing sanitizer strength at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak on 3-compartment sink piping under wash basin. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no mop sink on site. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall base/tile in poor repair under 3-compartment sink, and front storage area. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple burned-out bulbs located in dining area ceiling. Instructed to replace and increase lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed certified food manager certificate holder to obtain allergen training certificate as required.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.