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JAMES SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL 2611 W 48TH ST, CHICAGO 60632 School
May 18, 2015 Canvass License #3128636
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #6
CRITICAL
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 STUDENTS SERVING TRAYS ON PREP TABLE. INSTD TO EAT FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY. VIOLATION 7-38-010 A CRITICAL.
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
Violation #26
MINOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: 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.
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS AT MILK DUMP SINKS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS AT MILK DUMP SINKS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

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