Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 29, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
John Spry Community School
2400 S Marshall
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Quick Answers
- When was John Spry Community School last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 5 inspections on record, from Sep 23, 2024 to Sep 29, 2026.
- Has John Spry Community School ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 23, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspectionsCanvass 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 insectsnotedCode 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 findingOfficial 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 insectsnotedCode 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 issuesnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 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 insectsnotedCode 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 issuesnotedCode 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 problemsOfficial 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 problemsnotedCode 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 problemsOfficial 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source