TAQUERIA LOS AZARES

Address: 7148 N HARLEM AVE , CHICAGO, IL 60631, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Jul 21, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (27 inspections)

• Pass — Mon Jul 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Nov 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING SHREADED LETTUCE AND WRAPPING TORTILLA
• Pass — Mon Jul 08 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Fri Jun 28 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2 PAST REPORTS. FROM INSPECTION #25789955 DATED 7/25/2023: #58 "FOUND SANITATION MANA
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Feb 05 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED SOUP BOWL WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD (RICE) AT THE HOT HOLDING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE T
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Jul 25 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE. | 40. PERSONA
• Pass — Fri Mar 04 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF DOORS UNCLEAN LEADING TO FOOD PREP AREA, CLOSET AND BATHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri May 14 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION
• Out of Business — Fri Jul 31 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Fri Jul 31 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA. | 53. TOILET
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Jan 10 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT THE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORI
• Fail — Mon Jan 06 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON SITE 1/7/2020 WHEN FOOD IS READY TO BE PREPARED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A CERTIFIED MANAG
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Jul 17 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TCS FOODS (BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INST
• Pass — Tue Mar 06 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT BOTH DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK(FRON
• Fail — Mon Feb 26 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR
• Pass — Wed Apr 12 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed stained ceiling tiles above the cooking equipment. Instruc
• Fail — Fri Mar 31 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found foods at improper temperatures in the oven: 4lbs of chicken at 106.3f and
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Nov 04 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STO
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Feb 09 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG BEEF, CHICKEN, C
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Feb 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE

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