Chicago Inspection: KIPP ASCEND PRIMARY SCHOOL — Fail

Chicago CDPH · September 16, 2026

Result: Fail Type: School Risk: Medium Violations (9): 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. priority foundation 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted. instructed manager to post valid chicago food sanitation certificate. priority foundation 7-38-012 3. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: Observed no hot water (68.5f) at handwashing sinks in second and third floor staff washrooms. instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all handwashing sinks. priority 7-38-030(c) 4. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: Observed over 30 mice droppings on floor along walls behind reach-in cooler and freezer in dining area, over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor inside pre-k closet 110, over 30 mice droppings scatte 5. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed damaged door gaskets on reach-in cooler near 3-compartment sink. instructed manager to repair/replace cooler door gaskets. (+4 more) Address: 1440 S Christiana ST

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