Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Richards HS on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645939
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
Recorded violations
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: Disposable spoons and forks mouth piece stored upward at service line allowing contamination, instructed to keep mouth piece down.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Keeping brooms and mop heads to close to open food and clean utensils, instructed to keep away.
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Inspection history
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Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627964
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627747
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
Recorded violations
38
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.
50
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.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. PER PERSON IN CHARGE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT FOR FOOD PREP USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO RAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603747
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING EXHAUST COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE KITCHEN, AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES AND SEAL THE HOLES IN THE CEILING TILES TO PREVENT PEST FROM COMING IN AND MAINTAIN..
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584267
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR #7 AND DOOR #18 NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM LEFT (7) AND CENTER AREA (18); INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ONE SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH A MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB; REPLACE KNOB. OBSERVED ONE SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK ON FRONT SERVING LINE; INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566239
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
Recorded violations
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S STAFF 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CARDBOARD BOXES STORED BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MILK CRATES IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DAMAGED FLOORING IN PREP AREA NEAR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534858
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WINDOWS OPEN IN LUNCH ROOM WITHOUT WINDOW SCREENS.MUST PROVIDE TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SERVINLINE HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.OBSERVED FOUL ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AT REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT & HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SERVING LINE,MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA,WALLS IN LUNCH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN LUNCHROOM.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN LUNCH ROOM.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534562
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 35 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT IN OFFICE,ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR BEHIND AND NEXT TO SAFE AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/8/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED WINDOWS OPEN IN LUNCH ROOM WITHOUT WINDOW SCREENS.MUST PROVIDE TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SERVINLINE HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.OBSERVED FOUL ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED MISSING LID AND DAMAGED LID ON DUMPSTER.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AT REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT & HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SERVING LINE,MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA,WALLS IN LUNCH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN LUNCHROOM.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN LUNCH ROOM.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456702
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN LUNCHROOM AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345696
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED A FEW PLUMBING ISSUES: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN HAS A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH, AND THE HAND SINK IN THE DINING/SERVING AREA HOT WATER PRESSURE IS A LITTLE LOW, THE KITCHEN/CLASS ROOM 216 HAS A LEAK AT THE 2 COMP SINK AND KITCHEN/CLASS ROOM 220 HAS A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229235
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 Observed no clean up kit equipment for vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide required equipment (according to written procedure). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-201.11 Observed no hand washing sink in dispensing area in lunchroom. Must provide dedicated, exposed hand washing sink, with adequate city pressure, soap & paper towels, and a hand washing sign. Must maintain same. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 Observed all timed faucets in student and employee restrooms to be on for appx 1-3 seconds after activation. Must provide continuous flow of water for a minimum of 15 seconds at all timed faucets in all student and kitchen employee restrooms. Must maintain same.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 Observed dish machine (tagged) and not in use in kitchen. Must remove any unnecessary equipment to prevent pest harborage.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 Observed peeling paint, and loose dry wall along wall next to kitchen door (in dispensing area of lunch room). Must seal all holes, make any necessary repairs, and make walls smooth and easily cleanable.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2105076
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN CULINARY ARTS STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN CULINARY ARTS(DUST BUILDUP). REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FACULTY DINING AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. IN KITCHEN AND CULINARY ARTS CLASSROOM.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60609
245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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