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OWEN

8247 S Christiana, CHICAGO, IL 60652 · School

Inspection summary

OWEN has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 6, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 28, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

2 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 16, 2024. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on August 28, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on September 16, 2024. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on September 14, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on May 16, 2017. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

17 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL NOT MAINTAINED. MUST REMOVE LITTER AND DEBRIS FROM GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE KIDS WASHROOMS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE LITTER.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED STAFF TOILET ROOM AT KITCHEN ENTRY WITHOUT A COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND SUPPPLIES, INCLUDING SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • DRY FOOD STORAGE BEING STORED IN OPEN COMMON STAIRWELL OF SCHOOL. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AND PROTECTED AREA
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (MILK), NOR VALID (ORIGINAL) CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • REAR DOOR #3 NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING AND WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC AT 1ST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MISSING COVER ON TRASH RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE STUDENTS IN 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. IE....SPAGHETTI/MEATBALLS, MILK ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE STAFF 2ND FLOOR MICROWAVE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING OUT SIDE THE KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE DEAD FLIES FROM GIRLS 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM LIGHT.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED FREEZER @ 44.9*F AT THIS TIME, PRODUCT THAWING CHICKEN PATTI'S 24.6*F AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM FREEZER TIL REPAIRED. DO NOT REFREEZE ANY FOOD ITEMS. COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED. FREEZER TAGGED MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOOD PRODUCT 0*F OR BELOW. FREEZER TAGGED AT THIS TIME. DO NOT USE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED NO SOAP IN THE GIRLS 2ND FLOOR REST ROOM NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING. SOAP WAS REPLACED AT THIS TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE BOY'S AND GIRL'S SECOND FLOOR RESTROOMS CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WET TOILET PAPPER FROM CEILING.
  11. Canvass

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN THE 2ND. FLOOR PREP AREA AND THE 2ND. FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE ROOM203(LIBRARY), AND THE STAIRWELL ACROSS FROM ROOM 203, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK ON THE 2ND FL, ACROSS FROM ROOM 203.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST ADJUST THE TIMER ON THE HOT WATER (LEFT)KNOB IN THE BOYS 2ND FL TOILET ROOM SO THAT IT STAYS ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN HALLWAY OVER THE SPEECH TABLE NEED TO REPLACE. NEED TO REMOVE TOILET PAPER FROM 2ND. FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM CEILING.
  15. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN HALLWAY 2ND. FLOOR OUT SIDE LUNCH HEATING AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH COOKING AREA, GIRLS RESTROOM,2ND FLOOR. AND ONE LIGHT OUT AT 2ND FLOOR AT ELEVATOR NEEDS TO REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS.
  16. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALL AND CEILING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  17. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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