As of 2026-08-21, La Azteca Paleteria passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

La Azteca Paleteria

PASS

3018 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Little Village · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-08-21

Routine inspection

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Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

core violation

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.

core violation

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND LOOSE PANEL NEAR COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.

core violation

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

core violation

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CRATES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

core violation

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

Aug 21Routine inspectionPASS

20251 inspection

May 13Routine inspectionPASS

20241 inspection

Nov 4Routine inspectionFAIL

20232 inspections

Jun 23Re-inspectionPASS

Jun 15Routine inspectionFAIL

20221 inspection

Oct 11Routine inspectionPASS

20211 inspection

Feb 10Routine inspectionPASS

20201 inspection

Nov 4Routine inspectionPASS

20191 inspection

May 15Routine inspectionPASS

20182 inspections

Jul 16Re-inspectionCONDITIONAL

Jul 9Routine inspectionFAIL

20171 inspection

Oct 12Routine inspectionPASS

20162 inspections

Aug 16Re-inspectionPASS

Aug 9Routine inspectionFAIL

20151 inspection

Aug 11Routine inspectionPASS

20142 inspections

Aug 29Re-inspectionPASS

Aug 21Routine inspectionFAIL

20111 inspection

Oct 27Routine inspectionFAIL

20101 inspection

May 17Routine inspectionPASS

La Azteca Paleteria health inspection FAQ

Has La Azteca Paleteria passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

La Azteca Paleteria passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-08-21. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did La Azteca Paleteria have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 8 violations at La Azteca Paleteria's most recent inspection on 2026-08-21. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was La Azteca Paleteria last inspected by the City of Chicago?

La Azteca Paleteria was last inspected on 2026-08-21. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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