Did Aztec Dave'S Tequila Bar & Grill, Inc. pass its last health inspection?

Aztec Dave'S Tequila Bar & Grill, Inc. at 1143 N California Ave was inspected on Aug 6, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 10 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Aztec Dave'S Tequila Bar & Grill, Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Aztec Dave'S Tequila Bar & Grill, Inc.

1143 N California Ave, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Aug 6, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 6, 2025

#1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,BEANS,STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE SOILED AND STAINED TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 6, 2025	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2025	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2024	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 7, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 19, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 27, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 14, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 10, 2021	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2021	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Aztec Dave'S Tequila Bar & Grill, Inc. — questions

Did Aztec Dave'S Tequila Bar & Grill, Inc. pass its last health inspection?: Aztec Dave'S Tequila Bar & Grill, Inc. at 1143 N California Ave was inspected on Aug 6, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 10 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Aztec Dave'S Tequila Bar & Grill, Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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