Spencer Academy

Address: 214 N LAVERGNE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Mar 19, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: PUBLIC SHCOOL
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (19 inspections)

• Pass — Wed Mar 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSET WITHOUT LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
• Fail — Wed Mar 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 SEA
• Pass — Fri Mar 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED,
• Pass — Tue Mar 28 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 AS A
• Pass — Tue Mar 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 WASHING
• Pass — Mon Jun 21 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEA
• Pass — Fri Jan 17 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 STOR
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Mar 26 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue May 22 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Fail — Thu May 17 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Fail — Thu May 10 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass — Mon Feb 27 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass — Thu Jan 07 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 | 36. LIGHTING:
• Pass — Fri Jan 16 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Apr 22 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Thu Mar 07 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE KITCHER. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PRO
• Pass — Tue Feb 07 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass — Mon Jan 30 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass — Fri Feb 04 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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

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