⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

WARD, JAMES

(Also Known As: JAMES WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

2701 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near South Side

License #: 25751

19
Total Inspections
15
Passed
4
Failed
0
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 13, 2024 Inspection

May 13, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-502.12: OBSERVED ALL LIDS ON OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL LIDS ON OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES CLOSED AT ALL ...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 9, 2024 Inspection

May 9, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTA...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2023 Inspection

January 23, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SOME HAND SINKS IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS DO NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME OF 20 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJU...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 25, 2022 Inspection

January 25, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF NEW BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 4, 2021 Inspection

June 4, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2020 Inspection

March 11, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOM THAT THE KITCHEN STAFF USES NEEDS TO BE RE-CAULKED AT THE TOP...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 19, 2018 Inspection

January 19, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DET...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 12, 2018 Inspection

January 12, 2018• Canvass• 4 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: FOUND FRONT MAIN ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 19, 2017 Inspection

January 19, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING OF LUNCHROOM OVER STUDENTS DINING...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 18, 2016 Inspection

February 18, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 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 TEACHE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2016 Inspection

February 3, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2015 Inspection

May 19, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 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.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2014 Inspection

May 8, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 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.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 1, 2013 Inspection

May 1, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 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 A...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 5, 2012 Inspection

June 5, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 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.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 22, 2011 Inspection

June 22, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 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, FA...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 15, 2011 Inspection

June 15, 2011• Canvass• 5 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: FOUND 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER TWO...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2010 Inspection

May 26, 2010• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 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 COM...(+6 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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