PASS Risk 1 (High)

SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB (AKA: KITCHEN AND CAFE) 355 E ERIE ST, CHICAGO 60611 Restaurant
September 17, 2025 Canvass License #2510745
3
Total Violations
3
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on September 17, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #47
MINOR
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 PROVIDE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING, AND SANITIZING KETTLES.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections