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WM PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

WM PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (AKA: WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER) 1616 S Avers, CHICAGO 60623 School
February 17, 2015 Canvass License #24911
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
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.
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #35
MINOR
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.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections