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EL RUISENOR AZUL ACADEMY

7008-7010 N Western AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

EL RUISENOR AZUL ACADEMY has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 29, 2015. The most recent inspection, on March 4, 2026, found no infractions.

7 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

The last 5 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 30, 2021. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on July 24, 2018. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 6, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on December 16, 2020. For example: HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on July 24, 2018. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

15 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. License

    0 infractions

  4. License

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. License

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND VOMIT SPILL KIT MISSING ITEMS.(DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, DISPOSABLE APRON,ETC.)PRIORITY VIOLATION,NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK.TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 70.0 F DURING THIS INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MINIMUM 100 F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.WATER TEMPERATURE (70.0 F) AT THIS TIME.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK.TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 78.3 F DURING THIS INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MINIMUM 100 F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
  10. License

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND LOOSE COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
  11. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED PLASTIC SPLASH GUARD AFFIXED WITH TAPE. MUST INSTALL PROPER SPLASH GUARD INBETWEEN KITCHEN HANDSINK AND DRYING RACK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
  12. License

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL HOLE ON WALL AROUND THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
  13. Canvass

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED ON THE CORNERS OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE OFFICE ON THE SOUTH WALL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, ADD WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SIGNS ON THE FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
  15. License

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls that had exposed brick in classrooms, and hallway areas shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Must provide back flow preventer to mop sink per city code.

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