Did James Shields Middle School pass its last health inspection?

James Shields Middle School at 2611 W 48th St was inspected on Apr 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at James Shields Middle School?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AL

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / School

James Shields Middle School

2611 W 48th St, Chicago 60632 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 24, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 24, 2026

#5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS WHEN FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON MILK CRATES IN MIDDLE STORAGE CLOSET IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
#52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.12: UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF GREASE TRAP INSTALLED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DUSTY CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES AND WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 24, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 26, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 12, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 7, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 16, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 18, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 26, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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James Shields Middle School — questions

Did James Shields Middle School pass its last health inspection?: James Shields Middle School at 2611 W 48th St was inspected on Apr 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at James Shields Middle School?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AL
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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