Did La Azteca Paleteria pass its last health inspection?

La Azteca Paleteria at 3018 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Aug 21, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at La Azteca Paleteria?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

La Azteca Paleteria

3018 W Cermak Rd, Chicago 60623 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 21, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 21, 2026

#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND LOOSE PANEL NEAR COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CRATES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 21, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2026	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 15, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 11, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2022	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 2, 2020	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
May 15, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 16, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 9, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 12, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 9, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 11, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 29, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 21, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 9, 2013	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2011	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 17, 2010	Canvass	Pass	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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La Azteca Paleteria — questions

Did La Azteca Paleteria pass its last health inspection?: La Azteca Paleteria at 3018 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Aug 21, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at La Azteca Paleteria?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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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