Restaurant inspections / School
Shields Elementary Main
4250 S Rockwell Ave, Chicago 60632 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
May 6, 2026
21
Inspections on record
15
Times passed
2
Times failed
Violations cited on May 6, 2026
- #5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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
- #21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | 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 w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 25, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 12, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | 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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Shields Elementary Main — questions
- Did Shields Elementary Main pass its last health inspection?
- Shields Elementary Main at 4250 S Rockwell Ave was inspected on May 6, 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 Elementary Main?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS WHEN FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL NEC
- 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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