Pass

Jessie Owens Community Academy North Campus

12302 S State St (1E&W), Chicago, IL 60628

School ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 11, 2026

Jessie Owens Community Academy North Campus was last inspected on September 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 11, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Found the water pressure at the right washbowl in the girl's 1st fl toilet room low. Instructed to increase the water pressure and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found water-stained ceiling tiles in the prep area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (milk) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site with an original/valid certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets not functioning properly in children washrooms. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom corner of lunchroom exit door and northeast exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to post valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no previous inspection summary report posted on site from 04/19/2023, report #2574560. New summary report given and posted priority foundation violation7 7-42-010(b), no citation issued

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: 5-103.12 observed the running water at the handwashing sinks in the boys toilet room on the second floor, near staircase #4 under pressure. Instructed manager that adequate water pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are requried to use water. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the fire escape door located on the second floor near staircase #4 with a small opening at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof the door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed slight debris on the shelving unit below the food prep table stored in the cafeteria. Insturcted clean and maintain said shelving unit.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a damaged lided receptacle in the biggest stall in the women's toilet room inside the cafeteria. Instructed to repair said receptacle and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unnecessary equipment in the corner of the exit door of the food prep area. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items to avoid potential harborage for pest and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (a) observed still no hot running water at the handwashing sinks in the boys and girls' toilet room, on the second floor near staircase #4. The temperature of the water in the boys' toilet room was 76.7f and the girls' was 66.2f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (100f) and cold running water at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the running water at the handwashing sinks in the boys and girls' toilet room on the second floor, near staircase #4 under pressure. Instructed adequate water pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are requried to use water. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the fire escape door located on the second floor near staircase #4 with a small opening at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof the door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed slight debris on the shelving unit below the food prep table stored in the cafeteria. Insturcted clean and maintain said shelving unit.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a damaged lided receptacle in the biggest stall in the women's toilet room inside the cafeteria. Instructed to repair said receptacle and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unnecessary equipment in the corner of the exit door of the food prep area. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items to avoid potential harborage for pest and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision in the boys' toilet room on the second floor. The dispenser was not dispensing paper towels and the hand dryer was not working. Instructed to repair and maintain a handdrying provision at all handwahsing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at the handwashing sinks in the boys and girls' toilet room, on the second floor near staircase #4. The temperature of the water in the boys' toilet room was 69.1f and the girls' was 65.8f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (100f) and cold running water at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight debris on the shelving unit below the food prep table stored in the cafeteria. Insturcted clean and maintain said shelving unit.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a damaged lided receptacle in the biggest stall in the women's toilet room inside the cafeteria. Instructed to repair said receptacle and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary equipment in the corner of the exit door of the food prep area. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items to avoid potential harborage for pest and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of left door in dining area. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls in second floor south girls washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings on floor near mechanical room, 20 mice droppings on floor along utility sink near mechanical room, 10 mice droppings on floor near toilet in lunchroom staff washroom, 10 mice droppings on floor near lockers in lunchroom staff washroom, 10 mice droppings on floor in corner near grease trap, 5 mice droppings on floor in corner between walk-in cooler and shelving units. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in girls washroom in lunchroom. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls in second floor south girls washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor not clean of debris in lunchroom staff washroom. Instructed to clean/maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at base of the hot water knob at the hand sink near the 3 comp sink. Also noted the cold water knob very hard to turn on in the employee wash room. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tile above the walk in cooler in poor repair (water damage). Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Handwashing facilities not maintained at handwashing sinks in the girls north washroom. No hot water. Temperature 69.8f instructed that hot water must be a minimuim of 100f. Must repair. Priority violation issued 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Evedence of improper pest control on premises. 61 mice droppings on premises of lunchroom prep area and rear mop sink/ storage area. Observed droppings behind grease trap of 3- compartment sink ,floor behind hot holding units, scattered on areas of food oven carts, floors arund mop sink and along walls in mop sink area by lunchroom. Also one live roach on floor in janitor closet. Instructed to clean/ sanitize all areas. Recommened pest service for treatment. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of milk cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint on ceiling in south boys washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide adequate lighting in produce walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Adjust timed hot water faucet on sink in boys washroom.

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors not clean in all janitor closets. Excessive debris.must clean/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Stain/soiled ceiling tile in lunchroom dry storage room.must replace. Replace stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Repair dryer in boys first floor washroom south. Remove peeling paint on ceiling in boys first floor washroom south. Replace missing baseboard in second floor teachers washroom south.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide adequate lighting in produce walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leak under basin of exposed sink in kitchen. Adjust timed faucet on sink in boys washroom near lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage stored on floors and along walls inside basement engineer electrical closet. Must properly organize storage on adequate shelving to prevent a pest harborage area.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors not clean in all janitor closets. Excessive debris.must clean/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Stain/soiled ceiling tile in lunchroom dry storage room.must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage stored on floors and along walls inside basement engineer electrical closet. Must properly organize storage on adequate shelving to prevent a pest harborage area.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles above walk-in cooler and in dry storage area. Repair dryer in boys washroom near lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair timed faucet on sink in boys washroom near lunchroom. Water must run continuously for 15 seconds without touching handle.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to caulk/recaulk around the wash bowls in the north girls/boys toilet rooms and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the chipped/peeling paint from the ceiling in the south boys toilet room. Must repaint surface and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the storage/office area and above the walk in coolers/freezer. Must maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the walls on the back walls in the storage/office area. Remove spills and maintain wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the faucet on the right washbowl in the north girls toilet room to where it stays on for adequate hand washing. Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the hot water knob on the exposed hand washing sink in the kitchen area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix and maintain the hand dryers in the north girls/boys toilet rooms.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove some rusr from the bottom shelving unit in the office/storage room

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the janitors closet on the 1st floor,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tile in the office/storage room

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.