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MARTIN RYERSON ELEMENTARY

646 N Lawndale (3700W), CHICAGO, IL 60624 · School

Inspection summary

MARTIN RYERSON ELEMENTARY has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 7, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 6, 2014, found no infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on February 13, 2013. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 11 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 13, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 13, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP ON THEM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE UTILITY/MOP SINK CLOSETS, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND THE BOILER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP. IN THE GIRLS BASEMENT TOILET ROOM 1ST STILL TOILET IS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR IT. IN THE HEAD START PRE-KINDERGARDEN ROOM 014 THE FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS OF UTILITY CLOSETS; REPAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS WERE CORRECTED. THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS NEED CORRECTING: BASEMENT BOYS: ONE SINK HAS A FAUCET KNOB MISSING; REPLACE. BASEMENT GIRLS: ONE SINK HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER; PROVIDE. SECOND FL. BOYS: ONE SINK HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER: PROVIDE. THIRD FL. BOYS: ONE SINK IN POOR REPAIR; RIPPED FROM THE WALL; REPAIR. THIRD FL. GIRLS: ONE SINK HAS A FAUCET KNOB MISSING; REPLACE.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLE WAS SEALED IN CLOSET OF PRE-K ROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS OF UTILITY CLOSETS; REPAINT. REMOVE TOILET PAPER FROM CEILING OF BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. SEAL HOLE AT BACK OF TOILET AROUND PIPE IN BOYS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: THIRD FLOOR SOUTH UTILITY SINK HAS NO HOT WATER KNOB; REPLACE. THRID FLOOR NORTH UTILITY SINK CLOGGED; UNCLOG. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL UTILITY CLOSETS.
  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN SOME SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOMS 410 & 014.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,LUNCH ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL MOP SINK CLOSETS,SMALL MAINTENANCE ROOM,EDUCATION STORAGE ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,MOPSINK CLOSETS,PRE-K ROOM 410.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • 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.LUNCH ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST FL. (NORTH) MOP SINK NO COLD RUNNING WATER,2ND FL. (NORTH) MOP SINK MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN SMALL MAINTENANCE STORAGE ROOM,EDUCATIONAL BOOK ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSETS.

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