Pass

Spencer Academy

214 N Lavergne St, Chicago, IL 60644

Public Shcool ZIP 60644 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 19, 2026

Spencer Academy was last inspected on May 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

May 19, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

23 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling surfaces on ceiling in kitchen, near handwashing sink, walk-in cooler, etc. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets not functioning properly in washrooms. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in kitchen staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered recepacle in all women and unisex washrooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling surfaces on ceiling in kitchen, near handwashing sink, walk-in cooler, etc. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed storage closet without lighting. Instructed to replace bulb and increase lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris on floors in managers office. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage closet without lighting. Insturcted to replace bulb and increase lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed spills inside of 2 door coolers stored in lunchroom seating area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessice clutter stored inside unused equipment in lunchroom 012. Indtructed to remove and maintain eating space free of clutter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a light out over the food prep area on the hot line cooking side. Instructed to provide proper lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on the mop sink located in the smaller lunch room janitors closet. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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**

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a light out over the food prep area on the hot line cooking side. Instructed to provide proper lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust and dirt on the hood ventilation system. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling above rear storage shelving in kitchen food preparation area. Must repaint and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave stored in the staff lounge not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink in the additional serving line across the hall from the kitchen not at 100f. Instructed to repair plumbing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  12. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: :previous serious violation from report #2169522 5/10/18 not corrected #18 still observed evidence of appx. 15 or more rodent droppings in pre- k room 010 on floor and shelving units in closet.also appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of doors such as main entrance,auditorium,2nd. Lunchroom,delivery ,#4 & 7.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/17/18.(no citation issued)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PRE-K ROOM 010.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM 010 CLOSET.

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 30 or more rodent droppings in pre- k room 010 on floor and shelving units in closet.also appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of doors such as main entrance,auditorium,2nd. Lunchroom,delivery & holes in door,#4 & 7.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/10/18.(no citation issued)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from walk in cooler shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing end caps on light shields in dry food storage area and burntout light in pre-k room 010.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for hot holding unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in pre-k room 010 closet.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Noted the light inside the walk in cooler has burnt out. Must replace and maintain. Also must replace missing end caps on the light shields in the dry storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the hand sink in the basement teacher's toilet room. Must repair and maintain.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the storage room,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out buld inside the walk-in cooler in the kitchen area

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed two loose floor tile in the kitchen staff washroom; replace or reseal tile to the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the the kitchen washroom is not working; repair ventilation fan.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Found no light bulb in the storage closet in the additional seating lunchroom; must provide a bulb for this storage closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no cold running water at the handsink in the washroom for the kitchen staff; restore cold running water at this handsink. Some faucet knobs missing at the handsinks in the student washrooms; replace knobs where needed.

  17. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

      Inspector’s note: Inspector observed no soap/hand cleaner , boys, toilet room. All toilet rooms should be provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying device. Serious violation# 7-38-038

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label the bulk food container located in the kitcher.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on walk in cooler and hot holding cabinet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken concrete floors in prep area , walk in cooler and in the boys and girls toilet rooms where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found peeling paint on the ceiling in the kitchen. Instructed to remove the peeling paint and paint it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found a dripping faucet in the employees toilet room and boys toilst faucet in poor repair in the boys toilet room by the lunchroom. Instructed to repair the faucets so they work properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found large amount of clutter wood ect in the store room next to the boiler room. Instructed to remove the unnecessary articles clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

  19. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER & HOT HOLDING CABINET,LOOSE WALL OUTLET IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXER,FILTERS AT HOOD,INTERIOR OF STOVE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL & FIRE ROOM

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO HAND SINK,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT SOUTH DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING NEAR DISH MACHINE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM & ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,1ST FL. BOY'S HAND SINK FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL & FIRE ROOM,SPRINKLER ROOM.

  20. Pass

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    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME BUT OBSERVED THE FINAL RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 175.0F AT THIS TIME. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT .ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.(NO CITATION ISSUED).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER & HOT HOLDING CABINET,LOOSE WALL OUTLET IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXER,FILTERS AT HOOD,INTERIOR OF STOVE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL & FIRE ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO HAND SINK,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT SOUTH DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING NEAR DISH MACHINE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM & ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,1ST FL. BOY'S HAND SINK FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL & FIRE ROOM,SPRINKLER ROOM.

  21. Pass

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    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REPLACING ALL MISSING FLOOR TILE AND COVING THROUGHOUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND MAKE WALLS TIGHT FITTING THROUGHOUT i.e. IN STUDENT LUNCHROOM AND MANAGERS OFFICE, PREVENTING INSECTS ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT HEAVY WITH DUST.

  22. Pass

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    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR TRANSPORT CONTAINERS

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.