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Mariano Azuela Elementary

Chain

4707 W Marquette Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

Southwest Side

Sep 2, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Walk-in cooler malfunctioning at 57°F instead of required 41°F or below, posing food safety risk.

Key Findings

  • Walk-in cooler not maintaining safe temperature (57°F vs. required 41°F or below); unit has been tagged and must be repaired before use.
  • Mold-like substance found on light shield inside walk-in cooler; cleaning and maintenance ordered.
  • Hot water inadequate in third-floor boys' restroom and unisex staff restroom (below required 100°F minimum); kitchen handwashing sinks meet temperature standards.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #55 — 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.

Violation code #33 — 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.

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Inspection History

Mariano Azuela Elementary has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 71% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 8, 2026.

Sep 8, 2026Conditional

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Sep 2, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Sep 11, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations