School · Chicago, IL

Owens, J

Name: Owens, J
Address: 12450 S State (1e&W), Chicago, IL

12450 S State (1e&W)

Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

Canvass

Feb 23, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

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.

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

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.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

THE WASHBOWLS IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA IS CRACKED AROUND THE TOP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 23, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 6, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 30, 2025

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2612590 ON 2-24-25:60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2592730 ON 4-15-24 55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE, LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER, MOPSINK CLOSET IN KITCHEN & LUNCHROOM PRIORITY 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, Apr 30, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 4, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STEAM TABLE LEAKING WATER ONTO FLOOR IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

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, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 24, 2025

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN PRE-K 102 STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STEAM TABLE LEAKING WATER ONTO FLOOR IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN PRE-K 102 CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2592730 ON 4-15-24:10- MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN STAFF KITCHEN, PRE-K 102, 1ST FL. BOY'S & GIRL'S WEST. 55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE,LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER,MOPSINK CLOSET IN KITCHEN & LUNCH ROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE,LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER,MOPSINK CLOSET IN KITCHEN & LUNCH ROOM.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH PRE- K 101 & 102 CLOSETS AND UNDERNEATH TABLE IN KITCHEN. 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, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 15, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN STAFF KITCHEN,PRE-K 102,1ST FL. BOY'S & GIRL'S WEST .

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

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

MUST UNTAPE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM OR PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE,LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER,MOPSINK CLOSET IN KITCHEN & LUNCH ROOM.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K 101 CLOSET.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K 101 & 102 CUBBIES AND PRE-K 101 SHELVING UNITS.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 15, 2024 · Original Source