SMYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Address: 4310 N Melvina, CHICAGO, IL 60634, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Jan 26, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: School
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (19 inspections)

• Pass — Mon Jan 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Mon Jan 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Fri Mar 08 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass — Thu Feb 16 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Tue Feb 14 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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)LOCAT
• Pass — Mon Mar 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass — Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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.
• Fail — Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass — Mon Feb 24 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 DEVI
• Pass — Fri Feb 15 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 R
• Pass — Fri May 04 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass — Wed May 10 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass — Tue Mar 29 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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:
• Pass — Tue Feb 10 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 (NOT
• Pass — Tue Apr 22 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 AN
• Pass — Thu Sep 26 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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:
• Pass — Tue Feb 19 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 A
• Pass — Fri May 25 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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,
• Pass — Wed May 18 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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.

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