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SHIELDS ELEMENTARY MAIN

4250 S ROCKWELL AVE · Chicago, IL 60632

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SHIELDS ELEMENTARY MAIN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636278

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIELDS ELEMENTARY MAIN · 4250 S ROCKWELL AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS WHEN FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS FOR FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(MASHED POTATOES) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 122.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $15 WEIGHING 15LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING HOT WATER KNOB OF FAUCET OF WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER KNOB OF SAID FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER NEAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER NEAR REAR EXIT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF DINING AREA OF LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF DINING AREA OF LUNCHROOM. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH TWO MILK STORAGE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH TWO MILK STORAGE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547220

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIELDS ELEMENTARY MAIN · 4250 S ROCKWELL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES MISSING/CRACKED IN MOBILE ROOM TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILES IN MOBILE UNITS TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR SAME. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE LOOSE IN BOTH GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN MOBILE STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE. ELEVAT ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1435189

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIELDS ELEMENTARY MAIN · 4250 S ROCKWELL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GREASE TRAP CONTAINS RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR HANDSINK. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1146370

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIELDS ELEMENTARY MAIN · 4250 S ROCKWELL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENNINGS AROUND PIPES IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202545

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIELDS ELEMENTARY MAIN · 4250 S ROCKWELL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT OR REPLACE THEM. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DIVIDERS IN MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM 2ND FL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS AROUND THE WATER FOUNTAINS ARE IN POOR REPAIR HALL WAYS BY BOYH BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PAINT BOTH WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. FOUND BOTH WALKIN FREEZER VENTS HAVE DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET AT THE GIRLS SECOND SINK HAS STEADY STREAM OF WARM RUNNING WATER WHEN WATER IS OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM,FAN ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM AND BOOK ROOM, CLUTTER IN THE BOOKS ROOM BAGS, BOXES CARD BOARD ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
782215

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIELDS ELEMENTARY MAIN · 4250 S ROCKWELL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER. INSSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALLS AROUND THE WATER FOUNTAINS ARE IN POOR REPAIR HALL WAYS BY BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN THE BOLIER ROOM BOOKS, BAGS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
509215

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIELDS ELEMENTARY MAIN · 4250 S ROCKWELL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILES IN MOBILE UNITS. REPLACE SAME. VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS IN MOBILE UNITS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. ADJUST THRESHOLD ON EXIT DOOR.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
363416

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIELDS ELEMENTARY MAIN · 4250 S ROCKWELL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DIVIDERS IN MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM 2ND FL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE AT WALK IN FREEZER,TEACHERS LOUNGE,WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON LUNCH ROOM,BOILER ROOM,WEST,AUDITORIUM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST AJUST FAUCET HANDLES IN BASEMENT BOY'S & GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM,COLE ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
60498

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIELDS ELEMENTARY MAIN · 4250 S ROCKWELL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL OVER SINK IN 3RD FL. WOMEN'S,REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE AT WALK IN COOLERS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
60481

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIELDS ELEMENTARY MAIN · 4250 S ROCKWELL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS APPX 150 OR MORE SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS BOILER ROOM,FAN ROOM,BOOK STORAGE ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM,LIBRARY,STAFF LOUNGE,1ST,2ND,3RD FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSETS.ALSO BOILER ROOM,WEST,ALL AUDITORIUM ,EAST,KITCHEN DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/6/10.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL OVER SINK IN 3RD FL. WOMEN'S,REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE AT WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AND ADJUST FAUCET IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM.

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