What is Los Azares Mexican Grill Llc's health inspection score?

Los Azares Mexican Grill Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Azares Mexican Grill Llc last inspected?

Los Azares Mexican Grill Llc was last inspected on July 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Azares Mexican Grill Llc have?

Los Azares Mexican Grill Llc has 12 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Azares Mexican Grill Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, Los Azares Mexican Grill Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Los Azares Mexican Grill Llc

Name: Los Azares Mexican Grill Llc
Address: 7148 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, 60631
Rating: 94

7148 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #999 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jul 21, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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.

Location

7148 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, IL 60631

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jul

Feb 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

Nov

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING SHREADED LETTUCE AND WRAPPING TORTILLAS INTO BURRITOS WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEE WAS DIRECTED TO DISCARD FOOD WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. EMPLOYEES WERE INSTRUCTED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2 PAST REPORTS. FROM INSPECTION #25789955 DATED 7/25/2023: #58 "FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE." FROM INSPECTION #2589153 DATED 2/5/2024: #47 "NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE." #53 "NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED SOUP BOWL WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD (RICE) AT THE HOT HOLDING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS (ONLY ONE STOPPER FOR 3 SINKS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2578995 DATED 7/25/2023 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR NETS.MUST PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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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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