School · Chicago, IL

John Murphy Elementary

Name: John Murphy Elementary
Address: 3539 W Grace, Chicago, IL

3539 W Grace

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

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Quick Answers

When was John Murphy Elementary last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 23, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Jan 29, 2024 to Feb 23, 2026.
Has John Murphy Elementary ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 29, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Feb 23, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHILEDS COVER ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES.

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

Jan 24, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 31, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 31, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 29, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source