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James Weldon Johnson School

1420 S Albany (3100w), Chicago 60623 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 9, 2026

28

Inspections on record

17

Times passed

9

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 9, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
  2. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN CEILING, DAMAGED CEILING SURFACES, MISSING CEILING TILES, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND FLOORS IN KITCHEN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Sep 9, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 1, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 27, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 7, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2021CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2019Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2019CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 21, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 14, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 7, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 17, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 15, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 24, 2011CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 19, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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 Weldon Johnson School — questions

Did James Weldon Johnson School pass its last health inspection?
James Weldon Johnson School at 1420 S Albany (3100w) was inspected on Sep 9, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 9 times.
What violations were cited at James Weldon Johnson School?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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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