Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for KIPP ASCEND PRIMARY SCHOOL on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2643258
Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP ASCEND PRIMARY SCHOOL · 1440 S Christiana ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT AND MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN BOYS' SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS' SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, NO HOT WATER AT MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS' THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
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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
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2642779
Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP ASCEND PRIMARY SCHOOL · 1440 S Christiana ST
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (68.5F) AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN DINING AREA, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE PRE-K CLOSET 110, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE BOXES IN PRE-K CLOSET 111. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT SINK WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT AND MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN BOYS' SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS' SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, NO HOT WATER AT MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS' THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GIRLS, WOMEN, AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED. ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2623672 ON 9-11-25:53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOMS ON THE THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2623672
Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP ASCEND PRIMARY SCHOOL · 1440 S Christiana ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS ON FLOORS 1-3. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOMS ON THE THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2623257
Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP ASCEND PRIMARY SCHOOL · 1440 S Christiana ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS ON FLOORS 1-3. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE STORAGE IN THE LUNCHROOM AREA AND IN THE COMPUTER MDF ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOMS ON THE THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2603601
Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP ASCEND PRIMARY SCHOOL · 1440 S Christiana ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2603216
Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP ASCEND PRIMARY SCHOOL · 1440 S Christiana ST
Recorded violations
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH TWO BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM. MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2582026
Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP ASCEND PRIMARY SCHOOL · 1440 S Christiana ST
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2581609
Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP ASCEND PRIMARY SCHOOL · 1440 S Christiana ST
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (MILK, DELI MEAT) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CONTRACT, LOGBOOK AND RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2564571
Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP ASCEND PRIMARY SCHOOL · 1440 S Christiana ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD FLOOR ADULT AND CHILDREN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO POST AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND BEHING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2564110
Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP ASCEND PRIMARY SCHOOL · 1440 S Christiana ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD FLOOR ADULT AND CHILDREN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO POST AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND BEHING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2531505 DATED:9/16/21 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MILK REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE CEILING. #56 OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND BRING VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2531505
Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP ASCEND PRIMARY SCHOOL · 1440 S Christiana ST
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE LUNCH ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MILK REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE CEILING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2401501
Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP ASCEND PRIMARY SCHOOL · 1440 S Christiana ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN ALL EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE CAFETERIA AND UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE LAST HANDSINK ON THE RIGHT IN THE BOYS RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR, THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM HANDSINK ON THE LEFT IN NEED OF REPAIR. ALSO, OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR TOLIET TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM ON 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE CEILING NEAR THE UNOPERABLE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
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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