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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
December 8, 2017 Canvass License #24911
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN CORNER BY REACH IN COOLER APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS, FOUND ACTIVITY IN CORNER OF EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM 10 DROPPINGS, FOUND 3 DROPPINGS BEHIND STORAGE CABINET IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOOR TILES IN STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA HAVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA HAVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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