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JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL 2611 W 48TH ST, CHICAGO 60632 School
August 22, 2012 Canvass License #3128636
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #9
CRITICAL
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 WATER IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ABOVE.
Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.
Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.
Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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