West Ridge Elementary

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Inspections

1. Sep 29, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     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.

2. Sep 17, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11-- INOPERABLE LIGHTING INSIDE THE MISSLE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

3. Sep 15, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11-- INOPERABLE LIGHTING INSIDE THE MISSLE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     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.

4. Sep 8, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     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)

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     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)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED A RAW WOODEN 2X4 UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INOPERABLE LIGHTING INSIDE THE MISSLE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

5. Sep 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Sep 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Sep 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND OUTDOOR DUMPSTER AND WOODEN PALLETS IN THE OUTSIDE REAR ENCLOSURES AREAS FOR DUMPSTERS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

8. Sep 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND VOMIT SPILL KIT WITH NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

9. Sep 8, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     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

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     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

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES LADY'S BATHROOM

10. Feb 14, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Feb 6, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      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.

12. May 29, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER:WALLS,ON TOP FOOD BOXES,ON SHELVES ETC. WE OBSERVED FLAKES OF ICE DRIPPING FROM VENT COVER UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. ALSO FOUND INTERIOR PANEL DOOR UN-SEALED FROM DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION,MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.SAME UN-TAGGED UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      WE OBSERVED FLAKES OF ICE DRIPPING FROM VENT COVER UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT,ONTO FLOOR.INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SAME UN-TAGGED UNIT

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      ENTERING THE KITCHEN NOTICE THAT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE IS HEAVILY LEAKING FROM MECHANICAL DRAIN PIPE AT THIRD COMPARTMENT(SOUTH SITE)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

13. Apr 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      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)

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FAR LEFT WALK IN COOLER WITH UNCLEAN STICKY FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS

14. Apr 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. WALK IN COOLER WAS TAGGED. OBSERVED MILK COOLER AT 57F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. MILK COOLER WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FAR LEFT WALK IN COOLER WITH UNCLEAN STICKY FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALK IN COOLEER FLOORS.

15. Jan 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND REMOVED RUBBER GASKET AND DOOR FRAME REMOVED FROM INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR, BY THE METAL SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED RUBBER GASKET AND DOOR FRAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON CEILING BY THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER BY METAL SHELF IN THE KITCHEN

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      DUST ON VENT COVER((AIR RETURN)IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT URINALS IN BOYS WASH ROOMS AT 2ND AND 3TH FLOOR.

16. Apr 6, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

17. Mar 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors in 3rd floor, 2nd floor electrical rooms/panel areas in hallway areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, and lunchroom not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in classrooms in 3rd, 2nd and 1st floor , K and pre k rooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed cleaning).

18. Jan 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND WASH CLOTHS AND GLOVES NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.

19. Mar 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND ALL MOP SINKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITHOUT HOT WATER AND NO HOT WATER HANDLED PROVIDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND HOT WATER HANDLE ON EACH SAID SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED WOOD AND METAL POLE ON GROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA,AND ALSO BY THE PLASTIC CRATES OUTSIDE THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR ELEVATE ARTIFICIAL ROLLED GRASS AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED 6" OFF THE GROUND OR REMOVE THEM, TO MINIMIZE RODENTS AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES

20. Oct 5, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT WATER FOUNTAIN AT 1-3 FLOORS,TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.

21. Apr 10, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER INSIDE THE GIRLS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM 2ND FLOOR. (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.

22. Apr 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DRY THE FLOOR TO AVOID ANY ACCIDENT. DUST.DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

23. Aug 27, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

24. Aug 16, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. above had no pest control log book, invoices, doors were not rodent proofed on 1st floor entrances/exit doors, and 3rd floor door(chiller room)shall be repair.must provide pest control log book, service invoice.no citation issued due to inspection for brand new school(supervisor's assignment) not open or operating at time of inspection on 8/16/2010.(some minor construction going on at time of inspection).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.a certifed food mgr must be present for re-inspection, in oreder to pass inspection.no citation issued due to inspection for brand new school(supervisor's assignment)school not open or operating at time of inspection on 8/16/2010.(some minor construction going on at time of inspection.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving/racks, and cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. floors in kitchen prep area, walk in cooler, bathrooms, and classrooms nee detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.missing ceiling tiles in bathrooms, classrooms shall be provided.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen, bathrooms, and classrooms need cleaning.