School · Chicago, IL

Ryder Elementary School

Name: Ryder Elementary School
Address: 8716 S Wallace (600w), Chicago, IL

8716 S Wallace (600w)

Last inspected Sep 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 16, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR AS FOLLOW: THE MIDDLE SINK HAS A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH, AND THE 1st SINK STOPPER IS BROKEN. ALSO NOTED THE HAND SINK TIMER IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM #108 NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST STAY ON FOR AS LEAST 15 TO 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN ROOM #209 AROUND THE TEACHERS DESK.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 22, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT THE SECOND SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE OLD BUILDING ON THE FIRST FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE. ENGINEER STATES HE TURNED IT OFF TO REMOUNT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE 1ST SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE OLD BUILDING. THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR BY THE KITCHEN HAS ONE SINK WITH NO HOT WATER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SOME TIMED FAUCETS DO NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME OF 15 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCETS WHERE NEEDED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE DOOR AT DOOR TWO NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WHERE NEEDED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AROUND HANDSINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 23, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE REAR INTERIOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source