Restaurant inspections / Mobile Food Preparer
El Azteca
2300 S Throop St, Chicago 60608 · Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Aug 12, 2026
4
Inspections on record
3
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Aug 12, 2026
- #3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FORM FOR OSCAR. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST HAVE A SIGNE POLICY ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
- #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID FOR THE GARBAGE ON VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | License | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Sep 4, 2024 | License | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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El Azteca — questions
- Did El Azteca pass its last health inspection?
- El Azteca at 2300 S Throop St was inspected on Aug 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
- What violations were cited at El Azteca?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FORM FOR OSCAR. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST HAVE A SIGNE POLICY ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUC
- What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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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