Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 1, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
West Ridge Elementary
6700 N Whipple
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Quick Answers
- When was West Ridge Elementary last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 1, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 6 inspections on record, from Sep 18, 2024 to Oct 1, 2026.
- Has West Ridge Elementary ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 18, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Sep 29, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
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.
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 problemsnotedCode 59Other
Official Wording
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector’s Notes
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.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 17, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
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.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
6-303.11-- INOPERABLE LIGHTING INSIDE THE MISSLE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 15, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
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.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
6-303.11-- INOPERABLE LIGHTING INSIDE THE MISSLE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 59Other
Official Wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s Notes
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.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 8, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
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)
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 21Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
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.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
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)
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 insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED A RAW WOODEN 2X4 UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
INOPERABLE LIGHTING INSIDE THE MISSLE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 18, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 18, 2024 · Original Source