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John Marshall High School

3250 W Adams (200s)

Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 21, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK @100PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER STRENGTH BETWEEN 200-400PPM. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED

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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.

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notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 4 LBS TOMATO SAUCE, 3.5 LBS REFRIED BEANS , AND 1 LBS ROASTED RED PEPPERS WITH DISCARD DATE LABELS 9/18/26 STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS IN COOLING UNITS FORMAXIMUM 7 DAYS AS REQUIRED. PIC VULUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DRIES KITCHENWARE STORED ON SHELVING RACKS IN DISHWASHING AREA AS WELL CHECKERED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UPRIGHT INSIDE OF CABINETS IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LARGE WOODEN BOARD ON WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA USED FOR HANGING KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS WATER DAMAGED AND POROUS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH PROPERLY SEALED SURFACE THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEAING. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SURFACES IN ORDER TO PREVEBT PEST HARBORAGE

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 INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED IN REAR OF KITHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 21, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 8, 2025

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2 recorded violations

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AROUND DUMPSTERS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS,CEILING AND FAN COVER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

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, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 20, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES PROVIDED FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS KIT. KIT MISSING CERTAIN ITEMS NECESSARY FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS (SCOOP, APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL BAGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS NECESSARY FOR CLEAN-UP AND MAINTAIN WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED WRITTEN PROCEDURES AND MISSING ITEMS TO ON-SITE KIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT KITCHEN AREA RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK TO HAVE SMALL LEAK, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNABLE TO REACH MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION: 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOMS, 1ST FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS RESTROOMS, 1ST FLOOR FACULTY RESTROOMS, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA RESTROOM (ALL LISTED SINKS WITH WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 77.0F AND 85.0F). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SCHOOL ENGINEER ENGAGED QUICK-RETURN HOT WATER PUMP IN BOILER ROOM ON-SITE AND ALL LISTED HANDWASHING SINKS REACHED MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED,

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.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE ON STEAMER BOX IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO PROPERLY LATCH AND CREATE SEAL ALONG GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STEAMER BOX DOOR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

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 OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES TO BE UNCOVERED WITH LIDS OPENED AND UNSURED, WITH WASTE BAGS PILED ABOVE TOP RIM OF WASTE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REDISTRIBUTE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH WASTE BAGS OVERFLOWING TO ALLOW FOR LIDS OF ALL OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES TO BE COVERED AND SECURED. SCHOOL JANITORIAL STAFF REDISTRIBUTED GARBAGE AMONGST OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES AND COVERED ALL OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 20, 2024 · Original Source

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