WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY
6700 N WHIPPLE, CHICAGO, IL 60645
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2026 Inspection
September 29, 2026• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND AGAINST THE WALLS IN THE 2ND FLOOR MECHANICAL HALLWAY AND ...(+1 more)
Sep 17, 2025 Inspection
September 17, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-- NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE PLUMBING REPAIRS HAD BEEN MADE AND IS NOW COVERED ...(+1 more)
Sep 15, 2025 Inspection
September 15, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-- NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE PLUMBING REPAIRS HAD BEEN MADE AND IS NOW COVERED ...(+2 more)
Sep 8, 2025 Inspection
September 8, 2025• Canvass• 7 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE SERVICE LINE. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY ...(+6 more)
Sep 15, 2022 Inspection
September 15, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation
Violation: 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND OUTDOOR DUMPSTER AND WOODEN PALLETS IN THE OUTSIDE REAR ENCLOSURES AREAS FOR DUMPSTERS. FACILITY MU...
Sep 2, 2021 Inspection
September 2, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation
Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND VOMIT SPILL KIT WITH NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
Sep 8, 2020 Inspection
September 8, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLO...(+3 more)
Feb 6, 2019 Inspection
February 6, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.(+1 more)
May 29, 2018 Inspection
May 29, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER:WALLS,ON TOP FOOD BOXES,ON SHELVES ETC. WE OBSERVED...(+2 more)
Apr 27, 2018 Inspection
April 27, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. WALK IN COOLER WAS TAGGED. MILK COOLER WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)(+1 more)
Apr 23, 2018 Inspection
April 23, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. WALK IN COOLER WAS TAGGED. OBSERVED MILK COOLER AT 57F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. MIL...(+1 more)
Jan 24, 2017 Inspection
January 24, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND REMOVED RUBBER GASKET AND DOOR FRAME REMOVED FROM INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR, BY THE METAL S...(+2 more)
Mar 13, 2015 Inspection
March 13, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need need detailed cleaning(crevices).(+2 more)
Jan 30, 2014 Inspection
January 30, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(+1 more)
Mar 11, 2013 Inspection
March 11, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND ALL MOP SINKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITHOUT HOT WATER AND NO HOT WATER HANDLED PROVIDED,...(+1 more)
Oct 5, 2012 Inspection
October 5, 2012• Canvass• 1 violation
Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT WATER FOUNTAIN AT 1-3 FLOORS,TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.
Apr 10, 2012 Inspection
April 10, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER INSIDE THE GIRLS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR.(+1 more)
Apr 11, 2011 Inspection
April 11, 2011• Canvass• 1 violation
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DRY THE FLOOR TO AVO...
Aug 16, 2010 Inspection
August 16, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+5 more)
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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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