Shields ANNEX

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity in facility. Observed approximately 5 mouse droppings in facility. Observed mouse droppings in walk in dry storage. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, remove mouse droppings and clean affected areas. Observed 5 ants on floor in between wall and shelving unit outside of walk in cooler. Instructed to eliminate ant activity and clean affected areas. Recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 4/15/2026. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) no citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed crates used to elevate boxes in the walk in freezer and walk in cooler. Instructed to provided adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom in rear of prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom in rear of prep/dishwashing area for sanitary napkins.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed door of all gender employee washroom in rear of prep/dishwashing area to not be tight fitting. Instructed to repair door of all gender employee washroom in rear of prep/dishwashing area so that it shall be tight fitting and self closing.

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

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

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at hot water handle on exposed handsink in prep kitchen. Instucted person in charge to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed second floor boys washroom hot water handle is not properly metered to stay on for 20 seconds. Instructed person in charge to adjust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in employee washroom in kitchen. Instructed person in charge to obtain and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in pre-k room 124, instructed person in charge to elevate and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple items stored on floor in pre-k room 122. Instructed person in charge to elevate and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at hot water faucet handle at exposed handwash sink. Instd to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front milk cooler handle broken, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ladies toilet room in the kitchen area trash receptacle without cover, instructed to provide cover. Also in the womens toilet room 1st. Floor the receptacle that is on the wall has black tape over it, need to remove so it can be used for famine products, or have a cover for the trash receptacle.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed hot water handle on the left sink rusted, and does not stay on once metered faucet is triggered, in 3rd floor girls restroom. Must remove rust, and set metered faucet handle to minimum of 15 seconds. Observed hand dryer on the left not working in boys 3rd floor restroom. Must repair and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (pizza, milk, etc). Instd to have on duty at all times. Violation 7-38-012a serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Small leak at pipe underneath 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front pony wall at service line area not clean, instructed to clean/repaint.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at 3-compartment sink faucet. Repair same. Inadequate cold running water under city pressure in both staff toilet rooms. Instd to repair same so as to have continuous flow of water (at least 15 sec), without constant pressure of hand on faucet.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as shelf liner for food contact surfaces. So not use cardboard all food contact surfaces need to be non absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable at all times.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer inside reach-in cooler at prep area where milk is stored

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

Inspector’s note: Two ceiling vents in the prep area above the ovens has dust buildup. Instructed to clean them.

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

Inspector’s note: Found clutter in the small store rooms in the rear of the lunchroom. Instructed to clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

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. TWO VENTS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.

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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM.

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 ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN PRE-K.

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 SUCH AS ELECTRICAL,PUMP ROOM, FIRE PUMP ROOM,MOPSINK CLOSET,TELEPHONE ROOM,MDF ROOM.ALSO OPENING IN WALL IN ELECTRICAL & FIRE PUMP ROOMS.DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING MAIN,WEST DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS ,RODENT PROOF DOORS AND SEAL HOLES IN WALLS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/6/10.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS DAMAGED,BROKEN,NOT TIGHT FITTING ON 4 OF 5 DUMPSTERS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS .

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN SOME SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM 124

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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PRE-K ROOMS 123 &124.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FL. BOY'S TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.