El Azteca
2300 S THROOP ST, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Mobile food (Mobile Food Preparer)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2845698
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 12, 2026 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE ON VEHICLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Apr 14, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 31, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
3-comp sink missing stoppers, instructed to obtain.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 29, 2022 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.