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James Weldon Johnson Cpc

Name: James Weldon Johnson Cpc
Address: 1504 S Albany (3100w), Chicago, IL

1504 S Albany (3100w)

Last inspected Sep 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 9, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12 (B-D) OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN BOYS' WASHROOM, ROOM 105, AND ROOM 106. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT LEFT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR IN ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 1, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS IN ROOM 101 (72.1F), ROOM 102 (71.5F), ROOM 103 (73.1F), ROOM 104 (71.6F), ROOM 105 (72.4F), ROOM 106 (71.4F), BOYS WASHROOM (73.2F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT LEFT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR IN ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 1, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 3, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 27, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS THRUOGHOUT PREMISES. (HOT WATER OBSERVED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE RUNNING HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDSINK THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2603369 DATED: 9/24/24 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS; #55-OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE. #56-OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN CORNER ABOVE THE GREASE TRAP AND ONE BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 24, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN CORNER ABOVE THE GREASE TRAP AND ONE BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2024 · Original Source