James Shields Middle School

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Inspections

1. Apr 24, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

2. Apr 16, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     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

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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

3. Apr 1, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

4. Mar 20, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     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).

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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).

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HANDSINK IN GIRLS RESTROOM 1ST FLOOR WEST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED VENT CEILING TILES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

5. Apr 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

6. Apr 26, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

7. Apr 24, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Serious Priority

     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

8. Mar 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. BOY'S.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING WALL CABINETS.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 3RD FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.

9. May 12, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. May 7, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      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)

11. Jan 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTCALES WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

12. Jan 24, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

13. Jan 16, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

14. Jan 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE FRONT TWO MILK COOLERS INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

15. Jan 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. May 18, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      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.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

17. Mar 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

18. Feb 26, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

19. Feb 19, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      STORAGE CLOSET AT GROUND FLOOR A LITTLE CLUTTER MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN

20. Aug 30, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

21. Aug 22, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.