Restaurant inspections / School
West Ridge Elementary
6700 N Whipple, Chicago 60645 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Sep 17, 2025
23
Inspections on record
15
Times passed
4
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 17, 2025
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11-- INOPERABLE LIGHTING INSIDE THE MISSLE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 8, 2020 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 6, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 29, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 23, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 24, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 6, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 13, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 30, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 11, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 5, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 10, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 11, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 27, 2010 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 16, 2010 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
Other inspected places in 60645
West Ridge Elementary — questions
- Did West Ridge Elementary pass its last health inspection?
- West Ridge Elementary at 6700 N Whipple was inspected on Sep 17, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
- What violations were cited at West Ridge Elementary?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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 FLOORIN
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
Search another establishment · Browse all inspections · More about 60645