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Richards Hs

5009 S Laflin (1500w)

Last inspected Oct 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Richards Hs last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Oct 30, 2023 to Oct 28, 2026.
Has Richards Hs ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 30, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Canvass

Oct 28, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

Disposable spoons and forks mouth piece stored upward at service line allowing contamination, instructed to keep mouth piece down.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

Keeping brooms and mop heads to close to open food and clean utensils, instructed to keep away.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 3, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 21, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 50Other

Official Wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 1, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING EXHAUST COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 30, 2023

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source