JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

2611 W 48TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · School

21 inspections

Canvass Re-InspectionApr 24, 2026
4 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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.
CanvassApr 16, 2026
8 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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-InspectionApr 1, 2025
2 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 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
  - 6-201.16 OBSERVED MISSING VENT CEILING TILES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMar 20, 2025
5 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - OBSERVED VENT CEILING TILES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassApr 3, 2024
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 26, 2023
1 infraction
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-205.15- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassApr 24, 2023
2 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - 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
CanvassMar 25, 2022
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 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
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING WALL CABINETS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 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
  - 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
  - MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 3RD FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.
Canvass Re-InspectionMay 12, 2021
0 infractions
CanvassMay 7, 2021
1 infraction
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 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)
CanvassJan 27, 2020
3 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 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
  - OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTCALES WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
CanvassJan 24, 2019
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 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.
CanvassJan 16, 2018
1 infraction
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - LIGHT OUT IN 2ND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT COVERS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJan 24, 2017
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED THE FRONT TWO MILK COOLERS INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED THE KITCHEN CEILING VENTS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT SERVING LINE, AND DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE 1ST. COOLER.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THE DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED/CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
CanvassJan 22, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassMay 18, 2015
4 infractions
- 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
  - POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER, OBSERVED EATING CUT APPLES FROM STUDENTS SERVING TRAYS ON PREP TABLE. INSTD TO EAT FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY. VIOLATION 7-38-010 A CRITICAL.
- 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  - NO HOT NOR TEMPERED WATER AT 1ST FLOOR GIRLS STUDENTS TOILET ROOM HANDSINKS, TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT 60F. INSTD TO PROVIDE TEMPERED/HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOOR DRAINS AT MILK DUMP SINKS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - VENT COVERS IN PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. WALLS SURROUNDING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME.
CanvassMar 18, 2014
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED STAFF USING CARDBOARD ON TOP PREP TABLE TO PROTECT STAINLESS STEEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND USE STAINLESS STEEL FOR ANY FOOD PREPARATION OF ASSEMBLY.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS ROOM WITH MISSING SOAP DISPENSERS AND NON FUNCTIONING HAND DRYING DEVICES. ALTHOUGH BATHROOMS EACH HAD AT LEAST ONE WORKING SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE. REPAIR ALL NON FUNCTIONING ATTACHED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN BUCKET WITH ECOLAB CLEANER. CLEANER WAS NOT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DUMP ALL BUCKETS CONTAINING CLEANER AND WATER AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION AND WATER FROM DISPENSER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH REGISTERS AT 200 PPM QUATERNARY AMMONIA.
Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 26, 2013
0 infractions
CanvassFeb 19, 2013
2 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OUTER REAR SOUTHEAST DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OPENING NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF DOOR MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - STORAGE CLOSET AT GROUND FLOOR A LITTLE CLUTTER MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN
Canvass Re-InspectionAug 30, 2012
0 infractions
CanvassAug 22, 2012
3 infractions
- 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
  - NO WATER IN THE SINKS IN THE SCIENCE LAB ROOM 201 AND NO WATER AT THE SECOND FLOOR WATER FOUNTAIN WEST SIDE OF SCHOOL. NO HOT WATER IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ABOVE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - SEAL THE HANDICAPPED TOILET TO THE WALL IN THE 1ST FLOOR EAST BOYS TOILET ROOM. IN THE MDF ROOM OPEN PIPES NEED TO COVER THEM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - THE DISH MACHINE IS LEAKING WATER LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA. IN THE SECOND FLOOR GIRLS HANDICAPPED TOILET ROOM NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY WATER DOES NOT DRAIN ALL THE WAY DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL.