⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY

6700 N WHIPPLE, CHICAGO, IL 60645

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Ridge

License #: 2066699

23
Total Inspections
15
Passed
4
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

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)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

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.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

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)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

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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