Canvass Re-Inspection
May 19, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 19, 2026 · Original Source
Public Shcool · Chicago, IL
Spencer Math And Science Academy
214 N Lavergne St
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6 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
May 13, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEELING SURFACES ON CEILING IN KITCHEN, NEAR HANDWASHING SINK, WALK-IN COOLER, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
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
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 27, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
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)
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
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)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
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)
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEELING SURFACES ON CEILING IN KITCHEN, NEAR HANDWASHING SINK, WALK-IN COOLER, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 19, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11 OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSET WITHOUT LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 12, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSET WITHOUT LIGHTING. INSTURCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 1, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSICE CLUTTER STORED INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN LUNCHROOM 012. INDTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN EATING SPACE FREE OF CLUTTER.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE OF 2 DOOR COOLERS STORED IN LUNCHROOM SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source