PASS
Risk 1 (High)
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 14, 2022
Canvass
License #24911
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on February 14, 2022. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM OF CLASSROOM #115 WAS LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE. OBSERVED A SEWER SMELL FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN CLASSROOM #107; INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE SINK TO ELIMINATE ODOR.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM OF CLASSROOM #115 WAS LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE. OBSERVED A SEWER SMELL FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN CLASSROOM #107; INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE SINK TO ELIMINATE ODOR.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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