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.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955299
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: FLOORS IN ALL MOPSINK CLOSETS NEED CLEANING
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955285
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOM SINKS NEED REPAIR AT FAUCETS AT BASEMENT,1ST,2ND AND 3RD FLOORS ALSO SECOND FLOOR FACULTY RESTROOM WASHBOWL FAUCETS NEED REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-030
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN ALL MOPSINK CLOSETS NEED CLEANING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MOPSINK AT FACULTY AREA NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED AND CONNECTED TO MAIN WATER LINE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNUSED REFRIGERATORS AND ICE MACHINE NEED TO BE REMOVED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578952
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE CULINARY CLASS ROOM
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578823
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE CULINARY CLASS ROOM
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497032
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, ICE ON THE PIPES OF THE COMPRESSOR IN REAR OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,AND REPAIR. OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR WORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A 24 X 24 SECTION OF FLOOR IN FRONT OF OVEN/DISH MACHING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151674
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD ON WALLS GOING TO THE HEATER ROOM, NEED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT/REPAINT IN LUNCHROOM STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AREAS. REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES MAIN KITCHEN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE LIGHTS OUT IN HOOD OVER STOVE, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LAST TABLE IN DINING AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING HANDLE AT THE 1 COMP. SIMK.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1290255
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: ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN STORAGE ROOMS 6 INCHES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN BOOK STORAGE ROOM (BASEMENT) AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1290248
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 50) SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLBASE IN RM 201A WHICH IS EXTREMELY CLUTTERED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLUTTER, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE-BUILD UP/DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN STORAGE ROOMS 6 INCHES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AROUND AIR GAPS/FLOOR DRAINS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN BOOK STORAGE ROOM (BASEMENT) AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529366
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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CULINARY ROOM UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK IN ROOM-216,SUPPLY ROOM-211.MUST CLEAN. CLEAN FLLORS AND ELEVATE STORAGE NEAR STUDENT DINING ROOM.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NO THEROMETERS IN CULINARY WALK IN COOLERS.MUST INSTALL.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529358
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN SCHOOL KITCHEN,AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND ALL SINKS IN KITCHEN,SOME WASHROOMS ON THIS WATER LINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CULINARY ROOM UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK IN ROOM-216,SUPPLY ROOM-211.MUST CLEAN STORAGE ON FLOORS IN PUMP ROOM NEAR STUDENT DINING ROOM.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THEROMETERS IN CULINARY WALK IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579447
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN/MAINTAIN CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN ON PREP TABLE ROOM 217/CULINARY ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED LOWER WALLS IN TEACHER LOUNGE WITH PEELING PAINT,ALSO WALLS IN POOR REPAIR -LOWER WALLS AREA IN BOOK ROOM -OPENINGS.MUST REPAIR. DUSTY CEILINGS IN PREP AREA OF CULINARY ROOM 220,MUST CLEAN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND 2-COMP SINK IN KITCKEN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER /STORAGE,BOOKS ON THE FLOORS.MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.BOOK ROOM BY LUNCHROOM KITCHEN
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
168221
Location recorded for this inspection · Richards HS · 5009 S Laflin (1500W)
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN CULINARY ROOM-MR SOLIS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ABOVE STUDENT DINING TABLES,MUST REPAIR. ALSO MUST REPAIR DOOR ATTACHMENT IN POOR REPAIR OF DOOR -18,9. WORK ORDER IN PLACE FOR DOOR 18 DATED4/15/10.WORK WILL BE COMPLETED IN TWO WEEKS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED LEAKY CONNECTION OF FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN MR SOLTIS CULINARY ROOM.MUST REPAIR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED UNUSED WARMER IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR STUDENT DINING ROOM, POTENIAL RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST PROPERLY STORE,REMOVE FROM WALL,AND TAPE DOOR CLOSE OR WRAP.
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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