JESSIE OWENS COMMUNITY ACADEMY NORTH CAMPUS in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/12/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at JESSIE OWENS COMMUNITY ACADEMY NORTH CAMPUS during a routine inspection conducted on 04/12/2023.

Located at 12302 S State St (1E&W) in the Riverdale area, the establishment serves the local community. The Riverdale neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: 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. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The second violation involved thermal management. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: 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.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. The CDC reports that temperature abuse is a factor in many foodborne illness outbreaks.

The third violation involved sanitization. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: Observed Slight Debris on the Shelving Unit Below the Food Prep Table Stored in the Cafeteria. Insturcted Clean and Maintain Said S. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/12/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.