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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 24, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection License #24911
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Minor
2
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #14
CORRECTED CRITICAL
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.
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
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 #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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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