Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Spencer Academy on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637039
Location recorded for this inspection · Spencer Academy · 214 N LAVERGNE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636702
Location recorded for this inspection · Spencer Academy · 214 N LAVERGNE ST
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AND MISSING FAUCET HANDLES ON MIDDLE SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS' AND GIRLS' WASHROOMS, LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING SURFACES ON CEILING IN KITCHEN, NEAR HANDWASHING SINK, WALK-IN COOLER, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2635694 ON 4-27-26:38-OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET AND CLASSROOM IN PRE-K 010, ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET, ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN PRE-K 007 CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 54-OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED, FRONT LIDS MISSING ON DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND COVER OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY 7-42-090
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635694
Location recorded for this inspection · Spencer Academy · 214 N LAVERGNE ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (63.9F) AT WASHBOWL IN UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR JANITOR CLOSET 108B, NO HOT WATER (70.3F) AT WASHBOWLS IN AUDITORIUM MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BULK CONTAINERS, CANNED GOODS AND FLOOR IN KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET PRE-K 010, ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET AND ON SHELVES ALONG WALL IN PRE-K 007 CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AND MISSING FAUCET HANDLES ON MIDDLE SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS' AND GIRLS' WASHROOMS, LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED, FRONT LIDS MISSING ON DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND COVER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING SURFACES ON CEILING IN KITCHEN, NEAR HANDWASHING SINK, WALK-IN COOLER, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614074
Location recorded for this inspection · Spencer Academy · 214 N LAVERGNE ST
Recorded violations
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSET WITHOUT LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613635
Location recorded for this inspection · Spencer Academy · 214 N LAVERGNE ST
Recorded violations
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 SEATING AREA ACROSS FROM PREP AREA SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT, DRY STORAGE UNDER WIRED CARTS ON BOTH SIDES ALONG WALL AND IN CORNERS, IN PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLES NEAR SERVING LINE AND STORAGE SPACE AND BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS CLOSEST TO MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDIDIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSET WITHOUT LIGHTING. INSTURCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590357
Location recorded for this inspection · Spencer Academy · 214 N LAVERGNE ST
Recorded violations
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, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSICE CLUTTER STORED INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN LUNCHROOM 012. INDTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN EATING SPACE FREE OF CLUTTER.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573313
Location recorded for this inspection · Spencer Academy · 214 N LAVERGNE ST
Recorded violations
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 MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
55
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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56
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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553228
Location recorded for this inspection · Spencer Academy · 214 N LAVERGNE ST
Recorded violations
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 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.
51
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.
53
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.
55
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.
55
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.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, ONLY HEARING THE SOUND OF A CLICK FROM THE ELECTRIC BOX, YOU CAN FEEL AIR COMING IN BUT THERE IS NO PULLING OF ANY KIND TO PULL THE AIR OUT. THIS IS CAUSING PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE UNIT WITH IS A MEANS OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AROUND IT AND THE FOODS BEING PREPARE. **MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN**
56
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.
56
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.
56
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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521642
Location recorded for this inspection · Spencer Academy · 214 N LAVERGNE ST
Recorded violations
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 & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356904
Location recorded for this inspection · Spencer Academy · 214 N LAVERGNE ST
Recorded violations
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 STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE PLATES TO PROTECT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
47
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.
51
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.
53
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.
55
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.
55
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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE ON THE WALL.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2280053
Location recorded for this inspection · Spencer Academy · 214 N LAVERGNE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
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 EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2170062
Location recorded for this inspection · Spencer Academy · 214 N LAVERGNE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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 COOLER IN LUNCHROOM AND HOT HOLDING CABINET,BENT LIDS ON STEAM TABLE PANS.
34
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.
35
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.
36
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.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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.
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How results compare in ZIP 60644
121 of 175 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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