⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4310 N Melvina, CHICAGO, IL 60634

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Dunning

License #: 25401

19
Total Inspections
17
Passed
2
Failed
0
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2024 Inspection

March 8, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHA...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 14, 2023 Inspection

February 14, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN GIRLS WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST,2ND,3RD FLOORS (WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 60.0F-66.1F)LOCAT...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2022 Inspection

March 28, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND SINK FAUCET(AUTO SHUT OFF) NOT STAYING ON FOR MINIMUM 15 SECONDS INSIDE RESTROOMS AT ANNEX BUILDING. MUST REPAIR.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2021 Inspection

March 16, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 9, 2021 Inspection

March 9, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED:(MAIN) 2ND FLOOR STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM AND (MAIN) 3RD FLOOR ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 24, 2020 Inspection

February 24, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 15, 2019 Inspection

February 15, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOMS ARE NOT HOLDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR 15 SECONDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET R...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 4, 2018 Inspection

May 4, 2018• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP BEHIND BOTH CONDENSERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZERS AND ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2017 Inspection

May 10, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED MILK CRATES ARE BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 29, 2016 Inspection

March 29, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BOYS 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT ONCE,(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2015 Inspection

February 10, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISE FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING (NOT...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 22, 2014 Inspection

April 22, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Remove excessive amounts of ice build-up around the condensor inside the walk-in-freezer.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 26, 2013 Inspection

September 26, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving,not clean, need detailed cleaning.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 19, 2013 Inspection

February 19, 2013• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in prep area shall be replaced/repaired.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 25, 2012 Inspection

May 25, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE-ADJUST METAL STRIP AT THE EXIT DOOR #6 IN BASEMENT TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 18, 2011 Inspection

May 18, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase in boiler room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 17, 2010 Inspection

March 17, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ...(+2 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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