Conditional

Shields Elementary Main

4250 S Rockwell Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

School ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of May 6, 2026

Shields Elementary Main was last inspected on May 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 6, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical3 general
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

    Inspector’s note: Observed all necessary items when following written procedure not available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to obtain all necessary items for following written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitting or diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

    Official wording (code 5)

    Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed hot tcs food(mashed potatoes) held at improper temperature of 122.7f. Instructed all hot tcs foods must be held at 135f or above. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $15 weighing 15lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

    Official wording (code 21)

    Proper hot holding temperatures

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leaking hot water knob of faucet of wash and rinse compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair hot water knob of said faucet and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile above walk in freezer near handwashing sink. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile above walk in freezer near handwashing sink and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed spills on floors underneath shelving units in walk in cooler next to rear exit. Instructed to clean floors underneath shelving units in walk in cooler near rear exit and maintain. Observed debris on floor along bases of wall underneath shelves in dry storage area of dining area of lunchroom. Instructed to clean floors along bases of wall underneath shelves in dry storage area of dining area of lunchroom. Observed food and debris on floor underneath two milk storage cold holding units and two door refrigerator. Instructed to clean floors underneath two milk storage cold holding units and two door refrigerator and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Missing covers for receptacles in female students and lunchroom staff toilet room. Instd to provide covers and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two door refrigerator to have no internal thermometer. Instructed person in charge to obtain thermometer for measuring ambient air temperatures. Thermometer placed in refrigerator during inspection.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot hold box to have faulty handle that does not fully close. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pillar in lunchroom area to be peeling and chipping around bottom. Instructed person in charge to make smooth and easy cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tile in lunchroom area. Instructed person in charge to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall vent in kitchen beside 2-door refrigerator to be covered in dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in left wall in lunchroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and make smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls and ceiling in womens second floor washroom. Instructed person in charge to make smooth and easy cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no trash receptacle in the womens/girls basement toilet room, instructed to provide trash receptacle with a cover.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. Must provide all equipment as outlined in vomit and diarrhea clean up policy (posted in facility). Must provide face mask, disposable mop, disposable gloves and disinfectant (which is effective against Norovirus). Must keep all items in one place. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling in dry storage room. Must remove and make smooth and easily cleanable. Observed peeling paint on walls and missing tile/damaged floors under water fountain in basement. Must make necessary repairs to make area smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature during storage. 2 large, deep trays of cooked cheese filled pinwheels at improper temperature of 46.2f-46.8f (dated yesterday). Discussedproper cooling techniques and to maintain cold foods at 40f or below at all times. Pinwheels disposed of and denatured at this time approx 10lbs $50 value. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Excessive ice build up at interior sides of milk cooler. Instd to remove excessive ice and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Excessive ice on floor in rear of walk in freezer. Instd to remove excessive ice and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Adjust timers on exposed handsink faucet (at least 15 seconds) to allow for proper handwashing without constant pressure of hand on faucet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Extreme clutter in pre k storage room 003 and 004. Instd to remove clutter and organize area. Clutter/debris in toilet room in boiler room. Instd to clean and maintain.

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken fan guard cover in walk-in cooler, instructed to replace. Thermometers in the walk-in cooler and freezer not maintained, instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 2 door cooler next to milk cooler not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN HAND SINK, AND 3 COMPARTMENT HOZZLE LEAKING , INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR THE WEST MOBILE UNIT(PRE-k) TOILET IT KEEPS RUNNING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in the walk-in cooler and freezer, instructed to provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed 4 employees working with out the requerments for food handler, instructed to provide.

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: No hot water was provided at the handwashing sinks in the washrooms of module 004. The water temperature was at 61-70f. Management instructed to provide hot water above 85f for proper handwashing. Serious violation 7-38-030.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor tiles missing/cracked in mobile room toilet rooms. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles in mobile units toilet rooms. Repair same. Peeling paint on walls in prep area, behind 3-compartment sink. Remove peeling paint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cold water faucet handle loose in both girls and boys toilet rooms. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in mobile storage closets. Instd to remove any unnecessary articles and organize. Elevat all stock 6 inches off floor.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Grease trap contains rust. Remove rust and restore to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile near handsink. Replace missing ceiling tile and maintain.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must seal opennings around pipes in the kitchen area to prevent rodent entry

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Rusty racks in the walkin cooler. Instructed to remove the rust and paint or replace them. Must remove rust from dividers in men's staff toilet room 2nd fl.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls around the water fountains are in poor repair hall ways by boyh boys and girls toilet rooms. Instructed to repair and paint both walls so they are smooth and easy to clean. Found both walkin freezer vents have dust buildup on them. Instructed to clean them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Faucet at the girls second sink has steady stream of warm running water when water is off. Instructed to repair the faucet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in boiler room,fan room,electrical room and book room, clutter in the books room bags, boxes card board ect. Instructed to clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER. INSSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALLS AROUND THE WATER FOUNTAINS ARE IN POOR REPAIR HALL WAYS BY BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN THE BOLIER ROOM BOOKS, BAGS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles in mobile units. Replace same. Vents in toilet rooms in mobile units with dust accumulation. Clean same. Adjust threshold on exit door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DIVIDERS IN MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM 2ND FL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE AT WALK IN FREEZER,TEACHERS LOUNGE,WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON LUNCH ROOM,BOILER ROOM,WEST,AUDITORIUM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST AJUST FAUCET HANDLES IN BASEMENT BOY'S & GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM,COLE ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM.

  19. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL OVER SINK IN 3RD FL. WOMEN'S,REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE AT WALK IN COOLERS.

  20. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS APPX 150 OR MORE SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS BOILER ROOM,FAN ROOM,BOOK STORAGE ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM,LIBRARY,STAFF LOUNGE,1ST,2ND,3RD FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSETS.ALSO BOILER ROOM,WEST,ALL AUDITORIUM ,EAST,KITCHEN DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/6/10.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL OVER SINK IN 3RD FL. WOMEN'S,REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE AT WALK IN COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AND ADJUST FAUCET IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM.

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