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WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER

1616 S Avers · Chicago, IL 60623

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631772

Location recorded for this inspection · WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER · 1616 S Avers

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN LOWER-LEVEL, FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS' WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN NEAR REACH-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE, PREP TABLES, OVEN, ETC. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND DUCT EQUIPMENT IN SERVING AREA. OBSERVED LOOSE AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS AND DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED LEFT HANDWASHING SINK NOT SECURE TO WALL IN LOWER-LEVEL GIRLS' WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282408

Location recorded for this inspection · WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER · 1616 S Avers

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144533

Location recorded for this inspection · WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER · 1616 S Avers

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEAR OVENS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MILK COOLER ON SERVING LINE,PRE-K ROOM 109 SHELVES ,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS IN LUNCHROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOORING IN PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE,LUNCHROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA BEHIND OVEN AND ABOVE 3- COMP SINK AND THROUGHTOUT PREP AREA AND PRE- K ROOM 109.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ON SERVING LINE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,SERVINGLINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 2ND FL.(G)NORTH.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND & 3RD FL (G) MIDDLE,PRE-K ROOM 107.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN PRE-K ROOM 109 CLOSET AND BASEMENT MAINTENANCE CLOSET.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144232

Location recorded for this inspection · WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER · 1616 S Avers

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 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.60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR CORNER,FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE BEHIND FILE CABINET,BASEMENT MAINTENANCE CLOSET ON A CONCRETE BLOCK AND 5- SMALL FLIES IN GARBAGE CAN IN SAME AREA,PRE-K ROOM 107 ON TOY SHELVES,CUBBIES AND OPEN SHELF FILE CABINET,PRE-K ROOM 115 IN LOWER CABINET AT 1- COMP SINK,CUBBIES,TOY SHELVES AND ON FLOOR NEAR 1- COMP SINK.ALSO APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP AT DOOR #3,7 & 8.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/30/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARABAGE DUMPSTER LID FRAME DAMAGED AND MISSING A LID ON 1 OF 2 DUMPSTERS.MUST REPAIR AND OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEAR OVENS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MILK COOLER ON SERVING LINE,PRE-K ROOM 109 SHELVES ,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS IN LUNCHROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOORING IN PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE,LUNCHROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA BEHIND OVEN AND ABOVE 3- COMP SINK AND THROUGHTOUT PREP AREA AND PRE- K ROOM 109.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ON SERVING LINE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,SERVINGLINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 2ND FL.(G)NORTH.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND & 3RD FL (G) MIDDLE,PRE-K ROOM 107.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN PRE-K ROOM 109 CLOSET AND BASEMENT MAINTENANCE CLOSET.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129287

Location recorded for this inspection · WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER · 1616 S Avers

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOOR TILES IN STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA HAVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116864

Location recorded for this inspection · WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER · 1616 S Avers

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN CORNER BY REACH IN COOLER APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS, FOUND ACTIVITY IN CORNER OF EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM 10 DROPPINGS, FOUND 3 DROPPINGS BEHIND STORAGE CABINET IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOOR TILES IN STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA HAVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHEILDS IN STORAE ROOM IN NEED OF REPLACING. 2 SHEILDS BROKEN CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970983

Location recorded for this inspection · WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER · 1616 S Avers

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS BEHIND A UPRIGHT CABINET IN THE OFFICE AREA NEAR KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE 1 BROKEN SOAP DEPENSER INSIDE THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR SOUTH LOCATION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE OFFICE AREA AND INSIDE ALL JANITORS CLOSETS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING IN THE DINNING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583301

Location recorded for this inspection · WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER · 1616 S Avers

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575416

Location recorded for this inspection · WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER · 1616 S Avers

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 17, 2015 REPORT# 1520216, AS DESCRIBED: CONVENTIONAL OVENS (11 KW OR 11,000 WATTS) NOT LOCATED UNDER EXHAUST HOOD ON SITE. INSTD. TO HAVE EXHAUST HOODS IMMEDIATELY ABOVE OVENS. OVENS HAVE BEEN TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITY IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM (BASEMENT) NOT FUNCTIONING WITHOUT ANY WATER COMING THRU. ENGINEER WAS ABLE TO RESTORE WATER TO THE SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527249

Location recorded for this inspection · WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER · 1616 S Avers

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 17, 2015 AS DESCRIBED: OVENS NOT LOCATED UNDER EXHAUST HOOD ON SITE. INSTD. TO HAVE EXHAUST HOODS IMMEDIATELY ABOVE OVENS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR DUE TO URINALS ABOVE ON THE THIRD FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR CEILING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FIRST THREE URINALS ON THE THIRD FLOOR IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ARE OUT OF ORDER; MUST REPAIR. PARTS ORDERED AND ENGINEER STATES THAT THEY WILL BE REPAIRED BY THE END OF THE WEEK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1520216

Location recorded for this inspection · WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER · 1616 S Avers

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OVENS NOT LOCATED UNDER EXHAUST HOOD ON SITE. INSTD TO HAVE EXHAUST HOODS IMMEDIATELY ABOVE OVENS. (ORIGINAL VIOLATION WRITTEN ON MAY 16, 2014). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR DUE TO URINALS ABOVE ON THE THIRD FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR CEILING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FIRST THREE URINALS ON THE THIRD FLOOR IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ARE OUT OF ORDER; MUST REPAIR. PARTS ORDERED AND ENGINEER STATES THAT THEY WILL BE REPAIRED BY THE END OF THE WEEK.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1305576

Location recorded for this inspection · WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER · 1616 S Avers

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS NOR IN LUNCHROOM STAFF TOILET ROOM. MGR STATES THEY HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR ABOUT A MONTH. INSTD TO HAVE AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. (MILK, BREAKFAST BURRITOS, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELF LINING AT BOTTOM OF STORAGE SHELVES AT SERVING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DOORWAY LEADING TO MAIN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED, CRUMBLING DRY WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE SERVING LINE. REPLACE SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK THAT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. PROVIDE SAME. OVENS NOT LOCATED UNDER EXHAUST HOOD ON SITE. INSTD TO HAVE EXHAUST HOODS IMMEDIATELY ABOVE OVENS. SOME STUDENT TOILET ROOMS NOT IDENTIFIED. INSTD TO IDENTIFY TO GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS FOR ALL TOILET ROOMS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE NON-USED/NON-WORKING MILK COOLER PREMISES OR REPAIR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1279361

Location recorded for this inspection · WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER · 1616 S Avers

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: THE PIPE IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS SOUTH BATHROOM HAS EXPOSED FIBERGLASS, SEAL UP EXPOSED INSULATION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE 3RD FLOOR HALLWAY CEILINGS ARE WATER DAMAGED, REPAIR SAID CEILINGS. THE 2ND GIRLS NORTH WASHROOM AND 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM HAVE HOLES IN THE WALLS STUFFED WITH SNACK WRAPPERS. REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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How results compare in ZIP 60623

280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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