West Ridge · 2024-07
West Ridge food inspection failures triple in July
West Ridge logged nine failed food inspections in July, up from three the month before. Permits climbed 39% to 61, though most were express permits (34 total). Service requests ticked up 6% to 1,835, led by tree emergencies (142) and rat complaints (132). Violent crime rose 16% to 88 incidents. Permit value held steady at $2.2 million. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 61 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $2,234,675 |
| New business licenses | 21 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1835 |
| Reported crimes | 314 |
| Violent crimes | 88 |
| Failed food inspections | 9 |
New businesses
- CHICAGO TECHNOLOGY GROUP (Regulated Business License)
- LEO MAIDS (Regulated Business License)
- AUTOZONE # 5247 (Limited Business License)
- AL NOOR MEAT & GROCERY (Retail Food Establishment)
- A-ONE CARPET INC. (Limited Business License)
- SANVI EMPORIUM (Limited Business License)
- TREE HOUSE HUMANE SOCIETY (Raffles)
- Meade Services Inc. (Regulated Business License)
- APPEL'S CORDIALS (Retail Food Establishment)
- CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF CHICAGO (Motor Vehicle Services License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 34
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 14
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 10
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 2
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Emergency — 142
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 132
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 121
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 121
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 118