FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Richards HS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Richards HS 5009 S Laflin (1500W), CHICAGO 60609 School
November 21, 2025 Canvass License #53051
3
Total Violations
3
Critical

Inspection Summary

This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 21, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 3 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR SCATTERED UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACKS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #50
CRITICAL
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED SERVICE LINE HANDSINK HOT WATER PRESSURE INADEQUATE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATON. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
Violation #50
CRITICAL
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED SERVICE LINE HANDSINK HOT WATER PRESSURE INADEQUATE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATON. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections