West Ridge Elementary

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 29, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Sep 17, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11-- inoperable lighting inside the missle walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Sep 15, 2025 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11-- inoperable lighting inside the missle walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Sep 8, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted a raw wooden 2x4 under the microwave oven. Must paint/seal to be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Unused dish washing machine in the kitchen must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Inoperable lighting inside the missle walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Sep 18, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Sep 12, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Sep 15, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris around outdoor dumpster and wooden pallets in the outside rear enclosures areas for dumpsters. Facility must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

8. Sep 2, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Found vomit spill kit with no disinfectant rated for norovirus.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

9. Sep 8, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in employees lady's bathroom

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

10. Feb 14, 2019 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Feb 6, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. Priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

12. May 29, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: 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)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed far left walk in cooler with unclean sticky floors. Must clean and sanitize walk in cooler floors

14. Apr 23, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: 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)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed far left walk in cooler with unclean sticky floors. Must clean and sanitize walk in cooleer floors.

15. Jan 24, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Remove excess ice build-up on ceiling by the condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer by metal shelf in the kitchen

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

17. Mar 13, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found hood exhaust not clean at main kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found wash cloths and gloves not stored properly on shelving units.

19. Mar 11, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Additional water flow is needed at water fountain at 1-3 floors,to minimize contamination.

21. Apr 10, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken soap dispenser inside the girls washroom 2nd floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the floor inside the electrical room 2nd floor. (with dust accumulated) and maintain.

22. Apr 11, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

24. Aug 16, 2010 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.