⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

AZTECA INC

(Also Known As: LOMAS VERDES)

4059 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Portage Park

License #: 1477634

20
Total Inspections
18
Passed
0
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2025 Inspection

January 27, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 6, 2024 Inspection

May 6, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN REAR PREP ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 9, 2023 Inspection

March 9, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 7, 2022 Inspection

October 7, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK, LOCATED NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PR...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2021 Inspection

October 28, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 20, 2020 Inspection

April 20, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 25, 2019 Inspection

June 25, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 16, 2018 Inspection

May 16, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDERNEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.INSTR...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 31, 2017 Inspection

October 31, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN C...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 12, 2017 Inspection

January 12, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED ON SITE. MUST POST A CUSTOMER ADVISORY. ESTABLISHMENT SERVES RARE AND MEDI...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 3, 2016 Inspection

May 3, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dust build up and debris on floors behind cook line. Instructed to pull e...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2015 Inspection

August 28, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 14, 2015 Inspection

August 14, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TALL, TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 51.8F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED RICE AT 52F. COOLER T...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 19, 2014 Inspection

November 19, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED REACH-IN FREEZER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAI...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2014 Inspection

May 8, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE FOIL LINER ON STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT OR REPLACE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 27, 2013 Inspection

June 27, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REACH IN COOLER, PREP AREA, HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN RACK, DOORS, INTERIOR AND EXTERI...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 16, 2011 Inspection

December 16, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 15, 2011 Inspection

April 15, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 2, 2010 Inspection

December 2, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Interior of coolers, storage shelves and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and s...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2010 Inspection

April 29, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves under prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.(+3 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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