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El Taco Azteca, 2151 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 16, 2026
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed 3 door/cold holding unit at 54.5. No tcs food being stored in the cooler at time of inspection. Cooler tagged. 7-38-005 no citation issued

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments:… See more

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El Taco Azteca, 2151 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 6, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: handwashing sign needed in prep area instructed to install and maintain

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers in need of proper labeling with commodity name. Instructed… See more

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El Taco Azteca, 2151 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 22, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: fly strip hanging above the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove and to not hang fly strips in any food prep areas. Maintain same.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: wiping… See more

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El Taco Azteca, 2151 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 5, 2025
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: 3-301. 11(b) observed bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods (avocado and radish) by a male food handler while serving the food to customers. Instructed to discard… See more

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El Taco Azteca, 2151 W Cermak Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 3, 2024
50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: 5-103. 11(b) observed inadequate hot water at the 3 compartment sink, at the time of the inspection hot water at the 3 compartment sink was only reaching 100f. Instructed to maintain 110f… See more

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El Taco Azteca, 2151 W Cermak Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 20, 2023
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 50 mice droppings… See more

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