Did Shields Annex pass its last health inspection?

Shields Annex at 4231 S Talman Ave was inspected on Apr 22, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Shields Annex?

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 WHEN FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTA

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

Shields Annex

4231 S Talman Ave, Chicago 60632 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 22, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 22, 2026

#5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: 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
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: 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.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: 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.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19: 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.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 22, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 9, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 14, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 7, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 10, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 2, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2010	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 6, 2010	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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Shields Annex — questions

Did Shields Annex pass its last health inspection?: Shields Annex at 4231 S Talman Ave was inspected on Apr 22, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Shields Annex?: 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 WHEN FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTA
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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