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Ruggles

7831 S Prairie (300e)

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Apr 27, 2026

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NORTHEAST 3 LID DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN AND REMOVED LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS TO ENSURE PROPER COVERING OF OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND HARBOAGE.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 5, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

THE LEFT DOOR OF THE DOUBLE DOORS IN BETWEEN CLASSROOM #111 AND THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM DOOR STRIP IS WORN AND 1/4" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR STRIP, SEAL THE GAP TO MAKE RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

THERE'S A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING. -THE HOT WATER AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE DOES NOT STAY ON FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS IN THE CORNER OF THE STORAGE AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. 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, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 25, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET (CLOSEST TO THE WINDOW) ON THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT/ STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT. 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
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE GIRLS 1ST FL TOILET ROOM WITH STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source

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