⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

JAMES WELDON JOHNSON CPC

(Also Known As: JAMES WELDON JOHNSON CPC)

1504 S Albany (3100W), CHICAGO, IL 60623

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: South Lawndale

License #: 26232

22
Total Inspections
15
Passed
5
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2025 Inspection

August 27, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS THRUOGHOUT PREMISES. (HOT WATER OBSERVED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 24, 2024 Inspection

September 24, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 7, 2023 Inspection

September 7, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2022 Inspection

September 19, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN PRE-K RM. 105 WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE(WASHROOM AND CLASSROOM). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2021 Inspection

September 16, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 21, 2020 Inspection

September 21, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ICE ACCUMULATION ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2018 Inspection

March 21, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2018 Inspection

March 19, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2146074 3/8/18.#18-STILL OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTA...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2018 Inspection

March 8, 2018• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MILK COOLER AT 63.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 21, 2017 Inspection

April 21, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: CERTIFIED MGR UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE(O...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 17, 2016 Inspection

February 17, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: CERTIFIED MGR UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE(O...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2014 Inspection

May 7, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOMS WITH INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTD TO PR...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 6, 2013 Inspection

February 6, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE PANTRY ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 15, 2012 Inspection

May 15, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE DESK IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 24, 2011 Inspection

March 24, 2011• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 27, 2010 Inspection

October 27, 2010• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 21, 2010 Inspection

October 21, 2010• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspectio...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2010 Inspection

October 19, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the c...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2010 Inspection

January 22, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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