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JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

2611 W 48TH ST · Chicago, IL 60632

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635627

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL · 2611 W 48TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS WHEN FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON MILK CRATES IN MIDDLE STORAGE CLOSET IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.12: UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF GREASE TRAP INSTALLED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DUSTY CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES AND WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635122

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL · 2611 W 48TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

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

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY NEAR HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(CORN) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 109.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $10 WEIGHING 4LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON MILK CRATES IN MIDDLE STORAGE CLOSET IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF GREASE TRAP INSTALLED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DUSTY CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES AND WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2614138 DATED 03/20/2025 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED VENT CEILING TILES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614837

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL · 2611 W 48TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS; THIRD AND SECOND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 OBSERVED MISSING VENT CEILING TILES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614138

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL · 2611 W 48TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM OFF CAFETERIA, SECOND FLOOR EAST MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM, CLASSROOM 114 TOILET ROOM. WATER IS OBSERVED AT 48F-71.2F. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-0303(C).

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS; THIRD AND SECOND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED EXTREMELY LOW PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN THIRD FLOOR GIRL'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE PRESSURE TO CITY STANDARD PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HANDSINK IN GIRLS RESTROOM 1ST FLOOR WEST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT CEILING TILES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592030

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL · 2611 W 48TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574949

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL · 2611 W 48TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574802

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL · 2611 W 48TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOOD PERSONNEL TOILET ROOM INOPERABLE, TOILET AND FLOOR DRAIN IN TOILET ROOM IS CLOGGED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FULLY FUNCTIONAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553476

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL · 2611 W 48TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. BOY'S.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING WALL CABINETS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN TRAY DUMP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE SERVINGLINE.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 3RD FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509586

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL · 2611 W 48TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509340

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL · 2611 W 48TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ALL STUDENT TOILET ROOMS 2ND FLOOR, 3RD FLOOR STAFF, AND 3RD WEST GIRL STUDENTS, TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 80F-84F. WATER WAS RAN FOR EXTENSIVE TIME TO VERIFY. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359379

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL · 2611 W 48TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, AND MISSING NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTCALES WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2253024

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL · 2611 W 48TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed left hand dryer in boys West restroom and right hand dryer in girls East restroom (both on 1st floor) not working. Must repair and maintain same.

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