⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

SPENCER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY

(Also Known As: Spencer Academy)

214 N LAVERGNE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644

Type: PUBLIC SHCOOL

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Austin

License #: 25441

20
Total Inspections
15
Passed
3
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2025 Inspection

March 19, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSET WITHOUT LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 12, 2025 Inspection

March 12, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... IN STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN ADDITIONAL...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 1, 2024 Inspection

March 1, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE OF 2 DOOR COOLERS STORED IN LUNCHROOM SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2023 Inspection

March 28, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PIPING TO THE LEFT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPENING. INSTRUCTED THAT THESE AREA MUST BE SEALED A...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 22, 2022 Inspection

March 22, 2022• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES AROUND PIPING UNDER TABLE UNIT LOCATED NEAR THE FUSE BOX FOR THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT. OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE HAND WASH...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2021 Inspection

June 21, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2020 Inspection

January 17, 2020• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE PLATES STORED IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 007 WITH FOOD CONTACT EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TEACHER TO INVERT AND ...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 26, 2019 Inspection

March 26, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: PREMISES OPEN A NEW DINING/LUNCH ROOM (SERVING LINE) ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A EXPOS...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 22, 2018 Inspection

May 22, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN CO...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2018 Inspection

May 17, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: :PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2169522 5/10/18 NOT CORRECTED #18 STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS I...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2018 Inspection

May 10, 2018• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROP...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2017 Inspection

February 27, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HAS BURNT OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSI...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 7, 2016 Inspection

January 7, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 16, 2015 Inspection

January 16, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM; REPLACE OR RESEAL TIL...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 22, 2014 Inspection

April 22, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: INSPECTOR OBSERVED NO SOAP/HAND CLEANER , BOYS, TOILET ROOM. ALL TOI...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 7, 2013 Inspection

March 7, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE KITCHER.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2012 Inspection

February 7, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleana...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2012 Inspection

January 30, 2012• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2011 Inspection

February 4, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 5, 2010 Inspection

May 5, 2010• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...

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