Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for JAMES WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632522
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2701 S SHIELDS AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. HOT WATER RANGING FROM 65F TO 74F IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO BUILDING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) COMPLIANCE WITH CITY RULES. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO CPS SCHOOL. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631822
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2701 S SHIELDS 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: FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE UPPER WALL NEAR THE WINDOW IN THE TEACHERS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT. FOUND A HOLE (OPENING) BEHIND ONE TOILET THAT IS EXPOSING PIPES IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR; MUST COVER HOLE IN WALL EXPOSING PIPE. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE WALL ABOVE AND UNDER THE UTILTY SINK IN THE SAME CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE UTILITY SINK PIPE AND BACKFLOW DEVICE IS LEAKING ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET; REPAIR LEAK.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631242
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2701 S SHIELDS AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM INSIDE OF CLASSROOM #103 (KINDERGARTEN) IN POOR REPAIR; TEACHER STATES WHEN IT FLUSHES IT LEAKS DOWNSTAIRS; MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE TOILET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. (STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS AND USE THE WASHROOMS DOWN THE HALL).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE UPPER WALL NEAR THE WINDOW IN THE TEACHERS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT. FOUND A HOLE (OPENING) BEHIND ONE TOILET THAT IS EXPOSING PIPES IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR; MUST COVER HOLE IN WALL EXPOSING PIPE. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE WALL ABOVE AND UNDER THE UTILTY SINK IN THE SAME CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT ONE OF THE SINKS IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT; MUST RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE SINK. THE UTILITY SINK PIPE AND BACKFLOW DEVICE IS LEAKING ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET; REPAIR LEAK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528257
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2701 S SHIELDS AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION IN BASEMENT'S STAFF/GIRLS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP COOLERS WITH OTHER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO SEPERATE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459541
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2701 S SHIELDS 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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN. PAINT LOWER WALL IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM AROUND TOILET WHERE PEELING. DOOR TO HANDICAPPED STALL IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR MISSING; REPLACE DOOR TO STALL.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114797
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2701 S SHIELDS 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 FIX THE WATER DAMAGED WALL IN THE BASEMENT CAFETERIA STORAGE AREA BY THE WINDOW.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO TH RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE GIRL'S 1ST FL TOILET ROOM. FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096346
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2701 S SHIELDS AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BOILER AREAS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
583305
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2701 S SHIELDS AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF STOVE, MICROWAVE, CABINETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, FAN GURADS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT, BEHIND VENDING MACHINE UNITS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN TABLES AND PUNCH BOWL IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS IN BOILER ROOM AND CLEAN STAIRCASE AT 3RD FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER/OFFICE AREA.
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. REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS AT CEILING IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 3RD FLOOR. SEAL AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE STAINS IN LUNCHROOM AT KITCHEN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 3RD FLOOR IE. OPEN WINDOW.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
583289
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2701 S SHIELDS 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: FOUND 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP, CABINETS, SHELVES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT TEACHERS LOUNGE/LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF STOVE, MICROWAVE, CABINETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, FAN GURADS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT, BEHIND VENDING MACHINE UNITS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN TABLES AND PUNCH BOWL IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS IN BOILER ROOM AND CLEAN STAIRCASE AT 3RD FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER/OFFICE AREA.
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. REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS AT CEILING IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR. SEAL AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE STAINS IN LUNCHROOM AT KITCHEN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 3RD FLOOR IE. OPEN WINDOW.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250296
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2701 S SHIELDS 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: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CABINET INSIDE KITCHEN. DEFROST FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AT COMPRESSOR IN KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MESH SCREENS AT TOILET ROOM WINDOWS. PROVIDE SHELVES AND RACKS TO STORE ITEMS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AROUND GREASE TRAP AND WALL BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS WITH CRACKED FLOOR TILES ON 1ST FLOOR AND 3RD. FLOOR SOUTH BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOILER ROOM AND UTILITY ROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM SAID AREA. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR SIDE DOOR.
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. SEAL AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS INSIDE UTILITY CLOSETS, TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. 2ND. AND 3RD. FLOORS, SCIENCE LAB ROOM, AND INSIDE CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. REPAIR CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS AT LUNCHROOM AND IN UTILITY SINK ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. CAULK AROUND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS AT CEILINGS IN TOILET ROOMS.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR ON 3RD. FLOOR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AND OR REMOVE SAME.
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. REMOVE WEEDS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM KITCHEN/ MILK CRATES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. PROVIDE HOOKS FOR BROOMS/MOPS IN BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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