Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Azul
1177 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60642 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection
Pass
Most recent result
Nov 17, 2025
21
Inspections on record
7
Times passed
2
Times failed
Violations cited on Nov 17, 2025
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Brooms stored too close to clean utensils rack, Instructed to keep away or install a barrier.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, a dark film noted at bottom panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to add more lights.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Canvass | Out of Business | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 7, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 22, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 9, 2018 | Complaint | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 18, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 11, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 20, 2016 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 9, 2015 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Azul — questions
- Did Azul pass its last health inspection?
- Azul at 1177 N Elston Ave was inspected on Nov 17, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
- What violations were cited at Azul?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Brooms stored too close to clean utensils rack, Instructed to keep away or install a barrier.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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