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SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4310 N Melvina · Chicago, IL 60634

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630224

Location recorded for this inspection · SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 4310 N Melvina

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611084

Location recorded for this inspection · SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 4310 N Melvina

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590663

Location recorded for this inspection · SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 4310 N Melvina

Recorded violations

  • 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 CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILINT ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571337

Location recorded for this inspection · SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 4310 N Melvina

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571204

Location recorded for this inspection · SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 4310 N Melvina

Recorded violations

  • 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)LOCATED IN THE MAIN BUILDING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT A HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.ENGINEER NOT ON SITE AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MEN AND WOMEN STAFF WASHROOMS FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE ANNEX BUILDING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE KITCHEN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553534

Location recorded for this inspection · SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 4310 N Melvina

Recorded violations

  • 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.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO LIDS FOR TRASH CANS INSIDE GIRLS ' RESTROOMS ON THE MAIN BUILDING ALL FLOORS. MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492934

Location recorded for this inspection · SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 4310 N Melvina

Recorded violations

  • 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492609

Location recorded for this inspection · SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 4310 N Melvina

Recorded violations

  • 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 BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS.THE METERED FAUCETS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE (MAIN) 2ND FLOOR STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

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

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2362743 DATED:02/24/2020 #10--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. May 24, 2020 #51--INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK (LEFT SIDE) IN 3RD FLOOR (MAIN) GIRLS WASHROOM. May 24, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 3/16/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.(CPS).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362743

Location recorded for this inspection · SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 4310 N Melvina

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING (COLD) FAUCET COVER/HANDLE AT RIGHT HANDSINK IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS (MAIN) WASHROOM.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK (LEFT SIDE) IN 3RD FLOOR (MAIN) GIRLS WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 2 WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2262067

Location recorded for this inspection · SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 4310 N Melvina

Recorded violations

  • 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 RESTROOM HANDSINKS TO HOLD WATER FLOW FOR 15 SECONDS CORE VIOLATION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT AT SECOND WALK IN COOLER ICEING UP.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW OUT AND CLEAN CONDENSER UNIT. CORE VIOLATION

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 0BSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE WALK-IN FREEZERS ARE LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ELECTRIC OVENS WITH NO HOOD DUCT OR CANOPY OVER OVENS UNLESS THEY CAN PROVE OVENS COMBINED ARE 12,000 WATTS OR UNDER CORE VIOLATION

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2167207

Location recorded for this inspection · SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 4310 N Melvina

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AROUND THE FAUCET AREA OF THE DRINING FOUNTAINS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE MINERAL DISCOLORATION BUILDUP.

  • 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 MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IS PEELING OFF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-APPLY THE DOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO AVOID AN EMPLOYEE WORK INJURY FROM THE SHARP EDGE OF THE DOOR PANEL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AND FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 1ST SINK IN THE WOMEN'S STUDENT BATHROOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050079

Location recorded for this inspection · SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 4310 N Melvina

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 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 USE STORAGE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) REFRIGERATOR (INSIDE TEACHER'S LOUNGE).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE (2) WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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