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
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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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
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical1 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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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
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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
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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.
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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
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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.
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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.