Home › JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOOL › Aug 27, 2025
PASS Risk 1 (High)

JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOOL 1420 S Albany (3100W), CHICAGO 60623 School
August 27, 2025 Canvass License #26231
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major

Inspection Summary

This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on August 27, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violation Categories

🚫 Equipment Issues 🚫 Facilities Issues 🚫 Facility Maintenance 🚫 Food Protection 🚫 Food Storage 🚫 Handwashing Violations 🚫 Sanitation

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

2
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM RESTROOMS LOCATED IN HALLS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM RESTROOMS LOCATED IN HALLS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
← View all inspections for JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOOL
📍 Neighborhoods 🍽️ Cuisines 🚇 Transit ⚠️ Violations
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections