Food Service Inspections

Facility: AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Violations for last two inspections (if any), click on each violation for a description on how that violation impacts public health:

Inspection Date: 7/8/2026
Total Score:90

Critical Violations

4 points: SANITIZATION OF EQUIP. AND UTENSILS

The chemicals for the sanitizing rinse noted not being automatically dispensed. Chlorine = 50 ppm.

4 points: COLD AND HOT STORAGE EQUIPMENT

'True' cold holding unit in the facility being used for cold holding temp of 41 degrees F was not functioning adequately. (47 degrees F.) *Food products removed not to be used until repaired or replaced.

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Ice machine interior not properly maintained needs cleaning.

Inspection Date: 1/15/2026
Total Score:97

2 points: CONTAMINATION FROM WIPING CLOTHS

Wiping cloths noted not stored in adequate sanitizing solution.

1 points: REFUSE STORAGE

(Shared) exterior garbage container noted not covered with a tight fitting lid. (lid is up)

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Health Department

Facility: AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT