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WM PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

WM PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (AKA: WM PENN ELEMENTARY/KIPP ASCEND CHARTER) 1616 S Avers, CHICAGO 60623 School
February 6, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection License #24911
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEAR OVENS.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MILK COOLER ON SERVING LINE,PRE-K ROOM 109 SHELVES ,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS IN LUNCHROOM.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOORING IN PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE,LUNCHROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA BEHIND OVEN AND ABOVE 3- COMP SINK AND THROUGHTOUT PREP AREA AND PRE- K ROOM 109.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ON SERVING LINE.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,SERVINGLINE.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 2ND FL.(G)NORTH.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND & 3RD FL (G) MIDDLE,PRE-K ROOM 107.
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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 2ND FL.(G)NORTH.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND & 3RD FL (G) MIDDLE,PRE-K ROOM 107.
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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