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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
May 9, 2024 Canvass License #25751
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
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 MAINTAIN.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IN PRE-K ROOM 107. WHEN THE HOT WATER KNOB IS PUSHED, NO WATER COMES OUT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL LIDS ON OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL LIDS ON OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PEST IN MENTIONED AREA.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL LIDS ON OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL LIDS ON OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PEST IN MENTIONED AREA.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections