SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4310 N Melvina, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · School

20 inspections

CanvassJan 26, 2026
0 infractions
CanvassJan 27, 2025
0 infractions
CanvassMar 8, 2024
2 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - 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
  - 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-InspectionFeb 16, 2023
0 infractions
CanvassFeb 14, 2023
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 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
  - 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
  - OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE KITCHEN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMar 28, 2022
2 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 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
  - FOUND NO LIDS FOR TRASH CANS INSIDE GIRLS ' RESTROOMS ON THE MAIN BUILDING ALL FLOORS. MUST PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 16, 2021
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
CanvassMar 9, 2021
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 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
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE (MAIN) 2ND FLOOR STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - 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).
CanvassFeb 24, 2020
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING (COLD) FAUCET COVER/HANDLE AT RIGHT HANDSINK IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS (MAIN) WASHROOM.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK (LEFT SIDE) IN 3RD FLOOR (MAIN) GIRLS WASHROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 2 WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
CanvassFeb 15, 2019
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 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
  - 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
  - 0BSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE WALK-IN FREEZERS ARE LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - 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
CanvassMay 4, 2018
7 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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
  - INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AROUND THE FAUCET AREA OF THE DRINING FOUNTAINS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE MINERAL DISCOLORATION BUILDUP.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - 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
  - 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
  - INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
CanvassMay 10, 2017
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
CanvassMar 29, 2016
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - BOYS 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT ONCE,
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
CanvassFeb 10, 2015
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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
  - 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.
CanvassApr 22, 2014
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - Remove dusts accumulations on the ceiling ventilation covers kitchen area.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - 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
  - Repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the left compartment of the kitchen 3 compartment sink.
CanvassSep 26, 2013
5 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in freezer, classrooms(annex building), bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
CanvassFeb 19, 2013
7 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage in bsmt storage areas.
CanvassMay 25, 2012
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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
  - 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
CanvassMay 18, 2011
4 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - 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
  - Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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
  - Unnecssary articles stored in basement boiler room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areas.
CanvassMar 17, 2010
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. 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
  - 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
  - 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