No Entry

Azul

1177 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)

No Entry · as of Oct 27, 2026

Azul was last inspected on October 27, 2026 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

October 27, 2026 · Non-Inspection

No Entry

Result: No Entry

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

22 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Brooms stored too close to clean utensils rack, Instructed to keep away or install a barrier.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, a dark film noted at bottom panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to add more lights.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2" gap between the double front doors. Management instructed to rodent proof all outer openings.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must install a splashguard between the exposed hand washing sink and 3 comp. Sink at the rooftop bar.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Replace the torn door gasket on the left door of the 2 door prep cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the interior of the deep fryers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Both employee washroom doors lack a self-closing door device. Management instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor bar on rooftop patio unable to be enclosed. Instructed to correct and maintain bar so that it is able to be enclosed against inclimate weather, pests, etc.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clay cocktail cups at bar without food safe markings. Instructed to use only food grade containers in facility.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on prep cooler located on main cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dirt and grime on ceiling of rooftop patio women's toilet room. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the prep cooler to be improper: steak 48.2f, chicken 50.2f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 15 lbs of products worth $25.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet of the three compartment sink in the rear food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found stored 90 day shellstock tags without sold or served date noted on tag. The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label.instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7- 38-005.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Found waste water pipe in basement over a variety of boxed beverages, and a variety of packaged food items. Instructed manager to remove food items, and single use utensils or encase waste water pipe to prevent miscellaneous source of contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found a leak under rinse basin at rear 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain. Found handwashing sink located in warewashing area slow draining and leaking from drain pipe. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found no covered garbage receptacle located in unisex employee washroom (where employee lockers are located). Also noted no covered garbage recptacle located in employee washroom located in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage on site. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signage to all handwashing sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found stored 90 day shellstock tags without sold or served date noted on tag. The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label.instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7- 38-005.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (octopus at 12.5lbs, lobster at 9.3 lbs, and shrimp at 17 lbs) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 57.4f - 49.5f, said food items are stored in reach cooler located to the left of food prep area entrance across from hot line. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods and always maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority vioation.7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed steak and raw ceviche on menu, said items can be ordered under cooked. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure and reminder for menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an approximate 40 small and large flies in the following areas: front bar, food preparation area, dinning area, and dishwashing area. Fly activity must be minimized. Instructed manager to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain said areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a).citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Found waste water pipe in basement over a variety of boxed beverages, and a variety of packaged food items. Instructed manager to remove food items, and single use utensils or encase waste water pipe to prevent miscellaneous source of contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found a leak under rinse basin at rear 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain. Found handwashing sink located in warewashing area slow draining and leaking from drain pipe. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found no covered garbage receptacle located in unisex employee washroom (where employee lockers are located). Also noted no covered garbage recptacle located in employee washroom located in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found an accumilation of food debris and grease under all dry storage on 1st floor, also noted an accumilation of food debris under all cooking equipment in first floor food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy during inspection. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure and clean up kit for vomiting and diarrhea events during inspection. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pots and pans stored improperly on the storage shelves. Instructed that equipment and utensils should be stored inverted to ensure proper air drying.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wooden 2x4's positioned under the legs of the 2-door cold holding unit. Instructed to remove/repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and other articles stored in the shed and behind the bar on the patio area. Instructed to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust and debris behind the equipment shelving and behind the cooking equipment along the baseboards. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  14. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  15. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors around the cooking equipment needs cleaning to remove grease.

  16. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  17. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide panels to the rooftop bar. Must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix and maintain the leak at the pipe under the 2-compartment sink in the prep area. Found large pots/utensils too big to be fully submerged into the 3-compartment sinks. Instructed to install a 3-compartment sink large enough for the utensils or remove items from the premises. Maintain all.

  19. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1532753 dated 4/09/2015 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: 32-must install a splash guard on the left side of the first floor bar exposed hand sink between sink and drying rack of the three compartment sink. Must not use tin foil as a liner for equipment. 34-missing/damaged floor tiles in the mens washroom. Must replace/repair. 35-water damaged ceiling tiles in basement dry storage must be replaced. Excessive dust/dirt on ceiling vents in the womans washroom and above the dish machine. Damaged, peeling ceiling in the womans washroom. Must repair. -no overhead protection at rooftop bar. Must provide overhead protection of solid construction. Bar must be able to be enclosed with solid, durable and washable walls/coverings to prevent entry of insects, vermin and contaminating elements during non-operating hours and dur

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide adequate lighting inside of the basement walk in cooler. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix and maintain the leak at the pipe under the 2-compartment sink in the prep area. Found large pots/utensils too big to be fully submerged into the 3-compartment sinks. Instructed to install a 3-compartment sink large enough for the utensils or remove items from the premises. Maintain all.

  20. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  21. Pass

    License · Pass

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard on the left side of the first floor bar exposed hand sink between sink and drying rack of the three compartment sink. Must not use tin foil as a liner for equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Missing/damaged floor tiles in the mens washroom. Must replace/repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tiles in basement dry storage must be replaced. Excessive dust/dirt on ceiling vents in the womans washroom and above the dish machine. Damaged, peeling ceiling in the womans washroom. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: No overhead protection at rooftop bar. Must provide overhead protection of solid construction. Bar must be able to be enclosed with solid, durable and washable walls/coverings to prevent entry of insects, vermin and contaminating elements during non-operating hours and during inclement weather.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a self-closing device on the kitchen washroom door. Must provide ventilation for the same washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Broken cold/hot handle on washbowl in the employee washroom. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary items/equipment in the storage shed must be removed to prevent pest harboring and all stored items must be elevated and organized.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

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