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JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOOL

1420 S Albany (3100W) · Chicago, IL 60623

School

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOOL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642391

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOOL · 1420 S Albany (3100W)

Recorded violations

  • 10

    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.

  • 38

    INSECTS, 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL 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.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547346

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOOL · 1420 S Albany (3100W)

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB & DAMAGED DOOR ON CHEMICAL STORAGE FOR KITCHEN,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN 1ST FL,2ND FL. MOP SINK CLOSETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN & COOLER STORAGE ROOM,LUNCH ROOM & FLOOR TRIM BASE NEAR RADIATOR,1ST FL MOP SINK CLOSET.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM ,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,COOLER STORAGE ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSETS IN LUNCH ROOM&MISSING WALL ,1ST FL.2ND FL. MOP SINK CLOSET.LOOSE UPPER WALL TRIM IN COOLER STORAGE ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN COOLER STORAGE AREA,LUNCH ROOM,1ST FL MOP SINK CLOSET,3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,MAINTENANCE STORAGE CLOSET.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,1ST FL GIRL'S LEAKY TOILET.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOORS & AWAY FROM WALLS IN MAIN OFFICE SUPPLY ROOM,4TH FL. STORAGE ROOM,BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547317

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOOL · 1420 S Albany (3100W)

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN 1ST,2ND,4TH FL.CRAWL SPACES & BAGS & BLOCKS OF POISON IN SAME AREAS,ALSO DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING 1ST FL. KITCHEN SERVICE DOOR,1ST FL.(NW),1ST FL(N)LOBBY,1ST (S) EMERGENCY,BOILERROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON,RODENT PROOF DOORS,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/24/11.

  • 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, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB & DAMAGED DOOR ON CHEMICAL STORAGE FOR KITCHEN,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN 1ST FL,2ND FL. MOP SINK CLOSETS.

  • 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 kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN & COOLER STORAGE ROOM,LUNCH ROOM & FLOOR TRIM BASE NEAR RADIATOR,1ST FL MOP SINK CLOSET.

  • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM ,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,COOLER STORAGE ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSETS IN LUNCH ROOM&MISSING WALL ,1ST FL.2ND FL. MOP SINK CLOSET.LOOSE UPPER WALL TRIM IN COOLER STORAGE ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN COOLER STORAGE AREA,LUNCH ROOM,1ST FL MOP SINK CLOSET,3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,MAINTENANCE STORAGE CLOSET.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,1ST FL GIRL'S LEAKY TOILET.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOORS & AWAY FROM WALLS IN MAIN OFFICE SUPPLY ROOM,4TH FL. STORAGE ROOM,BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
365353

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOOL · 1420 S Albany (3100W)

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 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 kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS AT 1ST FLOOR AND 4TH FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

  • 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. MUST CLEAN FILTER ABOVE OVEN IN KITCHEN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR WALLS INSIDE 1ST FLOOR MOP CLOSET.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR MOP SINK AT 3RD FLOOR MOP CLOSET.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT SOME STORAGE ROOMS, GYM CLOSETS AND BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
63233

Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOOL · 1420 S Albany (3100W)

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 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, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE 4TH FLOOR WEST AREA STORAGE ROOM.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS AT 4TH AND 3RD FLOOR.

  • 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 kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS THRU-OUT AND BASEMENT.

  • 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. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AT 4TH FLOOR AND SEAL OPENINGS INSIDE PIPES CLOSETS THRU-OUT BUILDING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR 3RD FLOOR HAND BOWL FAUCET INSIDE 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM, AND BASEMENT MOP SINK FAUCET, ALSO MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OF KITCHEN'S LARGE OVEN.

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