Smyser Primary Center

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Aug 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Sep 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Sep 13, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Sep 6, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED LARGE PRINTING MACHINE BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN ON 1ST FLOOR. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). JANITOR REMOVED MACHINE BY END OF INSPECTION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/26/2022, REPORT #2562850. #55-THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

6. Aug 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     USED LIGHT BULBS FOUND NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

7. Sep 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE 2ND FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

8. Sep 11, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE (2) EMPLOYEE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINKS IN (BASEMENT) BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOM.

9. May 3, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Apr 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. May 25, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. May 18, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG/SERVICE FROM ILLINOIS LICENSED COMPANIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. LOG BOOK/SERVICE ARE TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. ALSO FOUND FRONT BOTTOM ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE TEACHER'S LOUNGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTER ABOVE OVEN.

13. Mar 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LOW WATER PRESSURE AT BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOM HAND SINKS BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,

14. Jan 29, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OFMICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN 2ND FLOOR TEACHER'S LOUNGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT HAND SINK IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.

15. Feb 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS INSIDE THE FAN ROOM/OFFICE NEAR THE LUNCHROOM MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALLS INSIDE THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM (BASEMENT) NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

16. Mar 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in 2nd floor classrooms shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Light shields in 1st floor hallway not clean, need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      Bathroom doors in teachers lunchroom were missing self closing mechanism, must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom doors in teachers lunchroom.

17. May 23, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BOY'S WASHROOM BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED/REPAINT

18. Sep 9, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

19. Sep 2, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES USED FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A METAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EQUIPPED WITH AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD, A GREASE INTERCEPTOR (GREASE BOX) AND RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. (NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON PREMISE NOT WORKING (OUT OF ORDER) AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR PROVIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NO CITATION ISSUED.