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

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 WASHING SINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED PIPING TO THE LEFT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPENING, OBSERVED A DAMAGED OUTLET ON THE WALL NEAR THE SERVING LINE. INFORMED AND INSTRUCTED THAT THESE AREAS MUST BE SEALED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE SMALLER LUNCH ROOM JANITORS CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE KITCHEN AND IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOMS LOCATED IN THE HALL AND UPPER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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 THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO PULL ITEMS FROM THE WALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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 PEELING PAINT IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. ***MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN THE AREA AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE AREA.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING VENT COVER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ENTERING AND HARBORING.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A LIGHT OUT OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE HOT LINE COOKING SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A LIGHT OUT OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE HOT LINE COOKING SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.