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James Weldon Johnson School
1420 S Albany (3100w), Chicago 60623 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Aug 27, 2025
26
Inspections on record
16
Times passed
8
Times failed
Violations cited on Aug 27, 2025
- #10ADEQUATE 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.
- #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOMS FOR USE ON FLOORS 1-4. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WASHROOMS FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 6, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 25, 2019 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 2, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 13, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 8, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 24, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 10, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 18, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 14, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 7, 2014 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 17, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 15, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 11, 2011 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 24, 2011 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 19, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 22, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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 Aug 27, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
- What violations were cited at James Weldon Johnson School?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: 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 TI
- 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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