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John Spry Community School

2400 S Marshall

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

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 23, 2026

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND EXIT #6. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2642660 ON 9-14-26:38-OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PRE-K B9 CLASSROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET, ON SHELVES AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PRE-K B6, INSIDE CUBBIES IN HALLWAY NEAR PRE-K CLASSROOMS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 14, 2026

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PRE-K B9 CLASSROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET, ON SHELVES AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PRE-K B6, INSIDE CUBBIES IN HALLWAY NEAR PRE-K CLASSROOMS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED. ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN ALL AREAS.

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 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PRE-K B9 CLASSROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET, ON SHELVES AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PRE-K B6, INSIDE CUBBIES IN HALLWAY NEAR PRE-K CLASSROOMS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED. ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN ALL AREAS.

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 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 10, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MULTIPLE RESTROOMS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS ON SINKS IN BOYS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 23, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS 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, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source

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