Food Safety Report: Aztec Dave's Tequila Bar & Grill, Inc., 1143 N California Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60622 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jul 25, 2025
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees' health policies must be provided and maintained. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink in bar area not accessible observed a plastic bottle of alcohol inside of said hand sink. Articles were removed from the sink during inspection. Must keep accessible at all times. While limes are being squeezed and drinks are being made and served at this time. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying device at hand sink in bar area paper towels were provided during inspection. Must provide and maintain at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at hand sink in bar area. Paper soap was provided during inspection. Must provide and maintain at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed an excessive amount of pink and brown substance and calcium buildup on interior parts of the ice machine. Must remove ice, clean, and sanitize. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory disclosure nor reminder on menu of consuming raw and undercooked foods, such as (ceviche). Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in the original package.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoop stored inside of ice bin in bar area and on topside of ice machine in basement must be stored in a proper manner.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must apply a sealant or paint raw wood food storage shelving units in basement and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2-door glass reach in cooler in kitchen.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace cutting boards that are soiled and stained to be in good repair.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing. Must provide and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide a lid on garbage can in unisex toilet room in basement.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed both outside garbage dumpsters overflowing with trash above rims with lids open. Must make lids for garbage cans tight-fitting. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must elevate articles off of floor throughout basement and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov