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Smyth

School

1059 W 13th (1300s) St, Chicago, IL 60608

South Loop

Sep 29, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Hot holding units lack thermometers to verify safe food temperatures.

Key Findings

  • No ambient air thermometers found in hot holding units in front and rear prep areas.
  • Soap dispenser in rear food prep/dishwashing area was detached from the wall.
  • Two outside garbage receptacles were overflowing with boxes and lids couldn't close properly.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THE HANDSOAP DISPENSER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA DETATCHED FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Smyth has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 8, 2026.

Oct 8, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Sep 29, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Oct 2, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.