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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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734948

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 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,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522830

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 PROVIDE PROPER RAISED STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISE FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING (NOTED MANAGEMENT USING MILK CRATES FOR FOOD STORAGE AND SOME ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK (1ST COMPARTMENT-LEFT SIDE) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST REPAIR TIMED FAUCET (THE WATER DOES NOT STAY ON WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE 15 SECONDS) AT LEFT HAND SINK INSIDE GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH LEFT HAND SINK INSIDE 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1435030

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: Remove excessive amounts of ice build-up around the condensor inside the walk-in-freezer.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Fan covers inside the kitchen 2 door cooler not cleaned.Instructed to clean in detail and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors are dirty in the boys and girls toilet rooms (annex building) Instructed to clean floors in detail including electrical,pump room-same area.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Remove dusts accumulations on the ceiling ventilation covers kitchen area.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Reattach loose ceiling light shield in the students lunch room area-engineer is made aware at this time.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the left compartment of the kitchen 3 compartment sink.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329533

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 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.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in boiler room. mfd room in annex building not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls/ceiling that had peeling paint in 1ST floor(old building) shall be repaired/sealed, damage stained ceiling tiles in Room#402 in annex building, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen, area, lunchroom not clean, need cleaning, light shields in bathrooms in 3rd floor, 2nd floor in old building not clean need cleaning, light shields in bathrooms annex building need cleaning(detailed).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in freezer, classrooms(annex building), bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307224

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: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in prep area shall be replaced/repaired.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of microwave oven not clean, need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in bsmt storage area, and in annex building bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood in kitchen area, storage room, shall be repaired/sealed. Wall/ceilings that had peeling paint in classrooms#307, 306, 2nd floor hallway, bathroom(old building), shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields that were damaged/missing in classrooms(old building), storage room, shall be replaced, light shields in classrooms, storage room in newbuilding(annex), and old building need cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, bathrooms(old building) not clean, need cleaning.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage in bsmt storage areas.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1102287

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 RE-ADJUST METAL STRIP AT THE EXIT DOOR #6 IN BASEMENT TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA WITH 2 INCH HOLE MUST PROPERLY SEAL OR REPLACE; VENT COVER ABOVE OVEN NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557340

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 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.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Handsink in toilet rooms has low pressure. Instructed to increase water pressure and have water running longer.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecssary articles stored in basement boiler room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areas.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
70367

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 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. CEILING TILES IN DISH AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED STAINED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED; CEILING TILES WITH PEELING PAINT IN 1ST FLOOR&2ND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOMS AND 3RD FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM MUST BE REMOVED /REPAINT NON TOXIC PAINT

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM AND MEN'S WASHROOM-ANNEX SIDE MUST BE REPLACED

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED LOW PRESSURE HOT WATER IN 2ND FLOOR,3RD FLOOR AND ANNEX BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOM SINKS ,MUST REPAIR FAUCETS

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