Pass

El Ruisenor Azul Academy

7008-7010 N Western AVE, Chicago, IL 60645

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60645 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 4, 2026

El Ruisenor Azul Academy was last inspected on March 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

March 4, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found vomit spill kit missing items.(disinfectant rated for norovirus, disposable apron,etc.)priority violation,no citation issued. 7-38-005. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 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).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: 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).

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drain pipe underneath the 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drain pipe underneath the 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found loose cold water handle at 3 compartment sink. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      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: 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic splash guard affixed with tape. Must install proper splash guard inbetween kitchen handsink and drying rack of 3 compartment sink. Maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pipe under hand sink in kitchen leaking. Must repair and maintain sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: No splash guard provided between exposed hand sink and three compartment sink,instructed to install with smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal hole on wall around the drain pipe under the exposed hand sink.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape being used on the corners of the exit door in the basement. Duct tape is prohibited, instructed to remove and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water on the floor in the basement in the office on the south wall, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in basement storage room. Instructed to organize, clean and remove items 6" off floor to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

  14. Pass

    License · 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: Walls that had exposed brick in classrooms, and hallway areas shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide back flow preventer to mop sink per city code.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.