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Kipp Ascend Primary School

School

1440 S Christiana St, Chicago, IL 60623

West Side

Sep 16, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Severe mouse infestation with over 30 droppings found in multiple areas including food prep zones.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Extensive mouse droppings discovered on floors behind coolers and freezers in dining area, and scattered throughout two pre-K closets; exterminator service required.
  • Multiple handwashing sinks lack adequate hot water (as low as 68.5°F) on second and third floors, and throughout girls' and boys' washrooms.
  • No person in charge with valid food sanitation certificate on staff, and no valid certificate posted.
  • Outside garbage dumpster left uncovered, and girls' washrooms lack covered waste receptacles.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

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 SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE BOXES IN PRE-K CLOSET 111. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

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)

Inspection History

Kipp Ascend Primary School has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 24, 2026.

Sep 24, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 16, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
Sep 11, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations