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WARD, JAMES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

WARD, JAMES (AKA: JAMES WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) 2701 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO 60616 School
February 3, 2016 Canvass License #25751
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #26
MINOR
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 FLUSHES IT LEAKS DOWNSTAIRS; MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE TOILET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. (STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS AND USE THE WASHROOMS DOWN THE HALL).
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 #35
MINOR
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 TEACHERS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT. FOUND A HOLE (OPENING) BEHIND ONE TOILET THAT IS EXPOSING PIPES IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR; MUST COVER HOLE IN WALL EXPOSING PIPE. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE WALL ABOVE AND UNDER THE UTILTY SINK IN THE SAME CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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: FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE UPPER WALL NEAR THE WINDOW IN THE TEACHERS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT. FOUND A HOLE (OPENING) BEHIND ONE TOILET THAT IS EXPOSING PIPES IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR; MUST COVER HOLE IN WALL EXPOSING PIPE. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE WALL ABOVE AND UNDER THE UTILTY SINK IN THE SAME CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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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