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

SPENCER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY (AKA: Spencer Academy) 214 N LAVERGNE ST, CHICAGO 60644 PUBLIC SHCOOL
May 22, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection License #25441
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
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 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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector 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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector 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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector 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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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