Did Owens, J pass its last health inspection?

Owens, J at 12450 S State (1e&W) was inspected on Feb 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.

What violations were cited at Owens, J?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: THE HOT AND COLD-WATER PRESSURE AT THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

Restaurant inspections / School

Owens, J

12450 S State (1e&W), Chicago 60628 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 23, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 23, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: THE HOT AND COLD-WATER PRESSURE AT THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE OUTER LEFT AND MIDDLE DOORS AT DOOR #5 WITH A 1/4" GAP AND THE INNER DOORS DOOR SWEEPS ARE WORN MAKING THE DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE WASHBOWLS IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA IS CRACKED AROUND THE TOP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET IN THE PREP AREA IS DAMAGED/BROKEN IN TO PIECES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORAGE AND MOP SINK AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 23, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 6, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 30, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 4, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 17, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2022	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 21, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 6, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 6, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Owens, J — questions

Did Owens, J pass its last health inspection?: Owens, J at 12450 S State (1e&W) was inspected on Feb 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Owens, J?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: THE HOT AND COLD-WATER PRESSURE AT THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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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