FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
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
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection