⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB

(Also Known As: KITCHEN AND CAFE)

355 E ERIE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 2510745

13
Total Inspections
9
Passed
2
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 17, 2025 Inspection

September 17, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE KETTLES WHICH CANNOT BE MOVED TO DISH WASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 22, 2024 Inspection

May 22, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED MEATLOAF IN WALK-IN COOLER #4 STORED COVERED BY FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2023 Inspection

August 28, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ROLLING CARTS IN STORAGE CLOSETS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURF...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 21, 2023 Inspection

August 21, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A MOLDLIKE AND SLIME BUILDUP ON INSIDE OF ICE MAKER SHOOT (FOOD CONTACT SURFACES) AND INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOZZLES WHERE SO...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 25, 2023 Inspection

April 25, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Heavy dust build up on walk-in cooler drain line insulation, instructed to clean and maintain.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2022 Inspection

February 23, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hand washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to post.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 1, 2021 Inspection

April 1, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON PANINI PRESS IN RETAIL/DELI AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 15, 2019 Inspection

July 15, 2019• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: - OBSERVED SOME CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND M...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 12, 2019 Inspection

March 12, 2019• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS ON THE INTERIORS OF THE ICE MACHINE PORTION OF THE SODA DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA. MUST DETA...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2018 Inspection

February 27, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- G...(+1 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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