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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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1279351

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

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THE TWO DOOR NORLAKE MILK COOLER HOLDS MILK AT 45.5 f INTERNAL TEMPERATURE, COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, E-MAIL A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST TO [email protected] OR FAX TO 312-746-4240 WHEN READY TO REMOVE OR REPAIR COOLER.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 29 HALF PINTS OF MILK WERE FOUND AT 45.5 f. $ 7.25 WORTH OF MILK WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: ONE DEAD MOUSE AND OVER THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA, ACTIVE RODENT HOLES WERE FOUND ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND NEXT TO THE STAIRS IN THE EAST END OF THE LUNCHROOM. OVER TWENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN ROOM 115 AND THE ADJACENT WASHROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET. AN ACTIVE RODENT HOLE WAS FOUND IN THE LIBRARY NEXT TO A CLOSET DOOR AND THE DOOR SWEEP AT THE TOP OF THE EAST CAFETERIA STAIRS IS GNAWED THROUGH. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY; CLEAN AND SEAL UP ALL POSSIBLE AREAS OF RODENT HARBORAGE AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. REVIEW TREATMENT AND REPORTS WITH YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

  • 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 WALLS AROUND THE CAFETERIA PERIMETER AND KITCHEN HAVE GAPS AND OPENINGS, 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.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THE METAL STEM THERMOMETER USED IN THE KITCHEN IS 32 DEGREES OFF, AN ICE SLUSH WAS MADE AND I CALIBRATED THE THERMOMETER TO 32 f AT THIS TIME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: A BUCKET OF STAGNANT MOP WATER WAS FOUND IN THE MOP CLOSET ACROSS FROM ROOM 115, BUCKET DRAINED AT THIS TIME. THE SOAP DISPENSER HAS COME OF OF THE KITCHEN BATHROOM WALL, REPLACE THE DISPENSER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1214375

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE BEHIND TOILET AND UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN WASHROOM OF ROOM 109. PLASTER WALL INSIDE OF ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR ONE TOILET ON THIRD FLOOR IN BOYS WASHROOM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
363500

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST SEAL OR REPLACE MISSING LOCK ON BOILER ROOM DOOR,MISSING STALL DOOR IN GIRLS 2ND FL. (S),MISSING HANDLE ON CABINET IN PRE-K 115.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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 REFRIGERATOR IN STAFF BREAK ROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE,KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM,STAFF LOUNGE,PRE-K ROOM 111& 115.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSETS.MUST REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE IN ELECTRICAL VAULT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR ,REPLACE OR SEAL LOOSE, MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES & WALLS IN FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE,LUNCH ROOM,JANITORS BREAK ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSETS,UNDER STAIR CASE IN STORAGE ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN SERVING LINE,LUNCH ROOM,PRE-K 109 TOILET ROOM,3RD FLOOR MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE CRACKED & DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,SERVING LINE.BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN MOP SINK CLOSET,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE PORTABLE HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 111 AND CONNECT SINK TO CITY PLUMBING.MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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 MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES ON FLOOR & ALONG WALLS IN BOILER ROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
363486

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 500 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOORS,WALL BASES,CABINETS IN PREP AREA BEHIND OVENS,STOVE,REACH IN COOLERS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE,STAFF LUNCH ROOM,#2 FAN ROOM,ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM,JANITORS BREAK ROOM,BOILER ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM.ALSO A DEAD RAT & MOUSE,RODENTICIDE ON FLOORS & END WALLBASES IN FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE ,JANITORS BREAK ROOM.ALSO BOILER ROOM DOOR & KITCHEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS,DEAD RAT & MOUSE,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PEST CONTROL IS ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST SEAL OR REPLACE MISSING LOCK ON BOILER ROOM DOOR,MISSING STALL DOOR IN GIRLS 2ND FL. (S),MISSING HANDLE ON CABINET IN PRE-K 115.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN REFRIGERATOR IN STAFF BREAK ROOM.

  • 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 kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE,KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM,STAFF LOUNGE,PRE-K ROOM 111& 115.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSETS.MUST REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE IN ELECTRICAL VAULT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR ,REPLACE OR SEAL LOOSE, MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES & WALLS IN FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE,LUNCH ROOM,JANITORS BREAK ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSETS,UNDER STAIR CASE IN STORAGE ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN SERVING LINE,LUNCH ROOM,PRE-K 109 TOILET ROOM,3RD FLOOR MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE CRACKED & DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,SERVING LINE.BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN MOP SINK CLOSET,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE PORTABLE HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 111 AND CONNECT SINK TO CITY PLUMBING.MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - 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 MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES ON FLOOR & ALONG WALLS IN BOILER ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176704

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

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS AND MICROWAVE OVENS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.

  • 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 kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN'S STAFF WASHROOM, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT INSIDE MOP CLOSETS AND STORAGE ROOMS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALLS IN LUNCHROOMS, SOME MOP CLOSETS AND SOME WASHROOMS. MUST SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY SAME AREAS AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT, SAME AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT LUNCHROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FAUCETS AT HAND WASHING BOWLS INSIDE TEACHER'S 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM, NORTH AREA, AND JANITOR'S LOUNGE BASEMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOMS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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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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