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

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 STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE PLATES TO PROTECT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE STAFF LOUNGE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE ADDITIONAL SERVING LINE ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE KITCHEN NOT AT 100F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND ALL UNISEX STAFF RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL UNISEX AND WOMEN RESTROOMS ON PREMISE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (DISH MACHINE) IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT OFF PREMISE. OBSERVED PRE-K CLASSROOM 010 CLOSET TO HAVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT HABORAGE FOR PEST.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.