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Mariano Azuela Elementary

4707 W Marquette Rd

Last inspected Sep 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 8, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN WALK IN COOLER ON LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 2, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER ON THIRD FLOOR IN BOYS' RESTROOM AND UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO MINIMUM OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). ALL KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINKS AND RESTROOMS OBSERVED AT CORRECT TEMPERATURE OF 100F.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WALK COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 57F (COOLER IS EMPTY AT THIS TIME, ALTERNATIVE COOLERS IN USE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR WALK IN COOLER TO MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN WALK IN COOLER ON LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 11, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEAR THE CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 11, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 6, 2024

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

HANDWASH SINKS WITH MIXING VALVES IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR EAST END, AT IMPROPER HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES, RANGING FROM 74.2F-77.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 6, 2024 · Original Source

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