What is Shirley Ryan Ability Lab's health inspection score?

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Shirley Ryan Ability Lab last inspected?

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab was last inspected on September 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Shirley Ryan Ability Lab have?

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab has 15 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Shirley Ryan Ability Lab safe to eat at?

Yes, Shirley Ryan Ability Lab has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

Name: Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Address: 355 E ERIE ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 90

355 E ERIE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/17/2025

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0Excellent

Streeterville

Ranked #158 of 706 in Streeterville

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Sep 17, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

355 E ERIE ST, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

May

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Sep 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LARGE KETTLES WHICH CANNOT BE MOVED TO DISH WASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING, AND SANITIZING KETTLES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED COOKED MEATLOAF IN WALK-IN COOLER #4 STORED COVERED BY FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND STORE FOOD PARTIALLY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DRIP PANS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AND REAR MAIN COOK LINE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED COMPRESSORS OF SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ROLLING CARTS IN STORAGE CLOSETS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND INSIDE OF STORAGE ROOM UNDER CART WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A MOLDLIKE AND SLIME BUILDUP ON INSIDE OF ICE MAKER SHOOT (FOOD CONTACT SURFACES) AND INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOZZLES WHERE SODA AYRUP IS DISPENSED. SAID EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS @IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS TUNA @55.0F, 3 LBS SLICED TOMATOES @ 46.0F,4 LBS SLICED DELI MEAT 52.0F, 1.5 LBS OF HUMMUS @49.0F, 1.5 LBS GUACAMOLE @51.0F, 1.5 LBS OF SLICED CHEESE @47.9F, 3 LBS COUS COUS @50.0F, 3 LBS COOKED CHICKEN @ 47.8, AND APPROXIMATELY 13 LBS OF PREPARED DELI SANDWICHES RANGING BETWEEN 49.0F- 55.6F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND IN DELI SANDWICH PREP, SALAD BAR AND COLD HOLD UNITS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW. T ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY PIC. TOTAL COST OF ITEMS IS $300. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ROLLING CARTS IN STORAGE CLOSETS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND INSIDE OF STORAGE ROOM UNDER CART WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

Base deductions−19 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Heavy dust build up on walk-in cooler drain line insulation, instructed to clean and maintain.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Broken insulation at walk-in cooler cold lines causing condensation, instructed to repair and maintain.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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