Conditional

Siete Azul

2333 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant ZIP 60647 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 13, 2026

Siete Azul was last inspected on October 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 12 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 13, 2026 · License

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 critical8 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed management to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-010. (*** see comments).

    Official wording (code 3)

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

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at bar and washrooms.instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

    Inspector’s note: One refrigeration unit is not meeting a minimum of 41f air temperature.the said 2 door prep-line cooler is tagged "held for inspection" until it is repaired and holding a temperature of 41f and colder. No food held in unit during time of inspection.current air temperature at 47f at this time.priority violation 7-38-005. (***see comments).

    Official wording (code 33)

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gaskets inside of the stand-up 2 door cooler located directly adjacent to the dishwashing area.instructed to replace the torn door gaskets and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide tight fitting lid/cover for ice bin behind the bar and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following equipments and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), kitchen storage racks/shelves in the main kitchen prep area, and shelves inside of refrigeration units and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at base of faucet of the prep sink located in the rear main kitchen prep area and water leak at drainpipe underneath the far-left compartment of the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, around dish machine, rear dry storage areas, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, and dirt buildup.instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize basement storage rooms and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops, brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the ceiling ventilation covers throughout the kitchen prep/dishwashing areas to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation inside the washrooms not working.instructed to repair and maintain adequate working ventilation inside washrooms.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate.allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site at all times.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.