Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643591
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY · 6700 N WHIPPLE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643429
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY · 6700 N WHIPPLE
Recorded violations
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 IN STORAGE ROOMS 211 AND 213. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE REMAINING ITEMS AWAY FROM THE WALLS AND OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #2643024 ON 9/21/26 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR MECHANICAL HALLWAY ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS OF STORAGE ROOMS 211 AND 213. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623933
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY · 6700 N WHIPPLE
Recorded violations
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 WITH WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOORING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 6-501.114-- UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11-- INOPERABLE LIGHTING INSIDE THE MISSLE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623790
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY · 6700 N WHIPPLE
Recorded violations
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 WITH WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOORING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 6-501.114-- UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11-- INOPERABLE LIGHTING INSIDE THE MISSLE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. #38- NOTED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM ALONG BASEBOARDS AND ON BOXED ITEMS AND SHELVING WHERE AND DISPOSABLE DISHWARES, FOOD TRAYS, FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623418
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY · 6700 N WHIPPLE
Recorded violations
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED TCS BURGER PATTIES ON BUNS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. BURGERS NOTED AT 122.1F, 117.6. ALSO PUREED FOODS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS AT 121.8F. MANAGER STATES THE FOODS HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM THE OVEN AND ASSEMBLED 45 MINUTES EARLIER. ALL FOODS REHEATED TO 165.F. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS FOR TEMPERATURE ABUSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM ALONG BASEBOARDS AND ON BOXED ITEMS AND SHELVING WHERE CANNED FOODS AND DISPOSABLE DISHWARES FOR FOODS ARE STORED. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED A RAW WOODEN 2X4 UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE PLUMBING REPAIRS HAD BEEN MADE AND IS NOW COVERED WITH WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOORING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INOPERABLE LIGHTING INSIDE THE MISSLE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603005
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY · 6700 N WHIPPLE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581539
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY · 6700 N WHIPPLE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563706
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY · 6700 N WHIPPLE
Recorded violations
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 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528961
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY · 6700 N WHIPPLE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
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.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386880
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY · 6700 N WHIPPLE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
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 BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA BY REFRIGERATORS TO BE BLOCKED WITH DIFFERENT ITEMS AND NOT ACCESSIBLE. MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES LADY'S BATHROOM
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2262014
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY · 6700 N WHIPPLE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261571
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY · 6700 N WHIPPLE
Recorded violations
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.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED SOME BAGS, OLD WOOD, BROKEN GLASS WINDOWS, OLD BASKETBALL RIM, ETC.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.B. MUST REMOOVE ALL GARBAGE/CLUTTER SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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How results compare in ZIP 60645
78 of 102 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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