⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

2611 W 48TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Archer Heights

License #: 3128636

19
Total Inspections
12
Passed
5
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 1, 2025 Inspection

April 1, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 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 PERSO...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 20, 2025 Inspection

March 20, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 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 E...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 3, 2024 Inspection

April 3, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 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 ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 26, 2023 Inspection

April 26, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2023 Inspection

April 24, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 25, 2022 Inspection

March 25, 2022• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. BOY'S.(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2021 Inspection

May 7, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 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 STU...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2020 Inspection

January 27, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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....(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2019 Inspection

January 24, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 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 r...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 16, 2018 Inspection

January 16, 2018• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT OUT IN 2ND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT COVERS IN PREP A...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2017 Inspection

January 24, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT TWO MILK COOLERS INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 18, 2015 Inspection

May 18, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER, OBSERVED EATING CUT APPLES FROM ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 18, 2014 Inspection

March 18, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED STAFF USING CARDBOARD ON TOP PREP TABLE TO PROTECT STAINLESS STEEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMO...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 19, 2013 Inspection

February 19, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER REAR SOUTHEAST DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OPENI...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 22, 2012 Inspection

August 22, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: 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 WATE...(+2 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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