SPENCER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Public shcool

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 IN PRE- K ROOM 010 ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN CLOSET.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS SUCH AS MAIN ENTRANCE,AUDITORIUM,2ND. LUNCHROOM,DELIVERY ,#4 & 7.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/17/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN LUNCHROOM AND HOT HOLDING CABINET,BENT LIDS ON STEAM TABLE PANS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT DOOR OF 2ND LUNCHROOM,LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP OF DISH MACHINE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB ON PRE-K 010 TOILETROOM DOOR,STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM,CRACKED WALL OUTLET ON SERVING LINE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PRE-K ROOM 010.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.