What is Aztlan Mexican Grilll 1 Inc.'s health inspection score?

Aztlan Mexican Grilll 1 Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 99 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Aztlan Mexican Grilll 1 Inc. last inspected?

Aztlan Mexican Grilll 1 Inc. was last inspected on December 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Aztlan Mexican Grilll 1 Inc. have?

Aztlan Mexican Grilll 1 Inc. has 18 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Aztlan Mexican Grilll 1 Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Aztlan Mexican Grilll 1 Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 99/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Aztlan Mexican Grilll 1 Inc.

Name: Aztlan Mexican Grilll 1 Inc.
Address: 3358 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 99

3358 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/30/2025

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0Excellent

North Center

Ranked #20 of 559 in North Center

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Dec 30, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-1

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2023

2 inspections

7 basic

Jul

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Nov 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Dec

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass5 Non-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45F INSIDE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 45-52F SUCH AS PASTOR, RAW CHICKEN AND CHORIZO. TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−9 pts

Nov 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED UTENSILS AND POTS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS AND POTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN EXTERIOR FRONT CORNER OF SECOND SINK OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GRILL, SURFACE AND BURNERS OF STOVE TOP WITH GREASE BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED BRANCHES ON LID OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BRANCHES FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP,REAR KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FILTERS OF HOOD WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AMD MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT BULB ABOVE REACH IN COOOLER IN DISHWASHING/ REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ENCLOSED GLUE BOARDS WITH TRAPPED INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA WITH SPILLED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT HAND WASHING SINK AT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER PRESSURE ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPE ABOVE STORAGE SHELFS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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