John Spry Community School
2400 S Marshall, Chicago 60623
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass67%
- Conditional4%
- Fail29%
- PassSep 29, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- FailSep 23, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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.
- 59
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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
- 38
- FailSep 14, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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)
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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.
- 54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observed outside garbage dumpsters not covered. All outside garbage dumpsters shall be covered with tight-fitting lids. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed peeling paint on ceiling in prep and serving areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain ceiling in all areas.
- 38
- PassSep 10, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observed multiple restrooms missing handwashing signage at handsinks. Instructed person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handsinks throughout school and maintain.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed loose faucets on sinks in boys restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
- 10
- PassSep 23, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed chipped and peeling paint on ceiling of dry food storage. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas and maintain.
- 55
- PassJun 7, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Observed no covered receptacle in unisex restrooms. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacles for sanitary products in all restrooms for female use and maintain at all times.
- 53
- PassJun 6, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Found some faucets at handsinks in student washrooms not staying on the required time of 15 seconds; instructed to adjust faucets to stay on the required time.
- 10
- PassJun 3, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Violation codes: 5-501.17 inspector comments: observed no covered receptacles in staff/gender neutral and girls restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Violation codes: 6-501.11 inspector comments: observed damaged/cracked walls and peeling paint in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Violation codes: 6-303.11 inspector comments: observed burned out light bulb under ventilation hood. Instructed to replace and maintain.
- 53
- FailMay 10, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 28
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Observed spray bottle with unknown chemical stored in serving area of kitchen without proper common name marking. Must provide proper marking on all chemical containers. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-015
- 33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Observed reach in cooler not maintaining proper temperature 49.2f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 .
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed open bait trap located in storage area. Manager removed bait during inspection.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed leaky pipe at 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Engineer on site repaired sink at time of inspection.
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Observed no covered receptacles in staff/gender neutral and girls restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.
- 54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observed the outside dumpsters overflowing with garbage. Instructed to make sure all lids stay tight fitting and do not overflow outside dumpsters with garbage. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed damaged/cracked walls and peeling paint in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Observed burned out light bulb under ventilation hood. Instructed to replace and maintain.
- 28
- PassJun 16, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- FailJun 8, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
6-202.13 observed open bait trap located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove and only use closed bait traps by pest control operators.
- 54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.15 observed the outside dumpsters overflowing with garbage. Instructed to make sure all lids stay tight fitting and do not overflow outside dumpsters with garbage. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).
- 38
- PassMar 27, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observed no accessible hand sink to the serving line. Instructed to install hand sink accessible to the serving line, under city pressure with hot and cold running water, and soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
- 10
- PassApr 4, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector comments: inspector comments: must repair or replace 1st fl. Men's staff no cold running water at hand sink,2nd & 3rd fl. Girl's no hot running water at hand sink .must install a hand sink on front serving line/front prep area with hot and cold running water under city pressure.
- 38
- FailApr 2, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 14
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Previous serious violation from report #2150585 3/19/18 #18 not corrected.still observed evidence of appx. 40 or more rodent droppings in pre- k room b-9-on floor in between clutter in storage room,pre-k room b-6 at motor of refrigerator,storage area on & in between toys and clutter.also.appx."1/2-3/4" gap on doors and locks of #2,3, and entry doors.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas. Rodent proof doors recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/2/18.(no citation issued
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector comments: must repair or replace 1st fl. Men's staff no cold running water at hand sink,2nd & 3rd fl. Girl's no hot running water at hand sink .must install a hand sink on front serving line/front prep area with hot and cold running water under city pressure.
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector comments: must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in pre-k rooms closets.
- 14
- FailMar 19, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 18
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more rodent droppings in parents room-on pipe along wall,under 2- comp sink.dry food storage area-on floor behind walk in freezer and on wall outlet cover.prep area-on lower shelf of rolling cart,on wall outlet boxes,lower ledge of prep table and hot holding unit,pipes behind oven,pre- k room b-9-on floor next to and inside of microwave stand,wall outlet boxes,shelves and storage room,pre-k room b-6 on floor behind and at motor of refrigerator,storage area.staff lounge-along wall bases and outlet run boxes.also.appx."1/2-3/4" gap on door #2 and lock,#3,6 and entry doors.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas. Rodent proof doors recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/19/18.(no citation issued)
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Must repair or replace :hole around pipe in parents room,lower wall base in dry food storage area,hole in window sill and wall under hand sink in rear prep area,damaged and missing wall panel and wall trim in lunchroom,wall in poor repair under 3- comp sink.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls and ceilings in rear prep area and lunchroom.must clean debris from filters at hood and light shields in lunchroom.
- 36
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Must replace burntout lights in lunchroom.
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Must repair or replace 1st fl. Men's staff no cold running water at hand sink,2nd & 3rd fl. Girl's no hot running water at hand sink .must install a hand sink on front serving line/front prep area with hot and cold running water under city pressure.
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in pre-k rooms closets.
- 18
- ConditionalMar 9, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 14
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Previous serious violations not corrected from rep#1647217 2/23/17 #19 found outside garbage containers open with garbage exposed. Instructed manager to keep containers closed and maintain area clean. #26 found basement girls washroom with no water at times. Sinks are the troft sink type with 4 spouts connected. Spouts do not all turn on. Water comes sparingly and cold water only. No hot water in basement boys washroom. Instructed to correct and maintain. Violations corrected during inspection. Critical violation 7-42-090
- 14
- FailFeb 23, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 19
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Found outside garbage containers open with garbage exposed. Instructed manager to keep containers closed and maintain area clean. Serious violation 7-38-020
- 26
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Found basement girls washroom with no water at times. Sinks are the troft sink type with 4 spouts connected. Spouts do not all turn on. Water comes sparingly and cold water only. No hot water in basement boys washroom. Instructed to correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030
- 19
- PassMay 16, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Clean floor inside kitchen walk-in freezer in the teacher's lounge
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Remove massive dust build-up from floor in main food prep area behind and underneath all heavy equipment, in corners and along the bases of the walls.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Seal opening in wall above the toilet in the handicap stall in 3rd floor girl's washroom. Seal loose baseboard at corner of wall near teacher's desk in pre-k b-9, and re-paint chipped surfaces on wall column near desk upon entry to classroom. Re-paint all walls throughout main food prep area where surfaces are chipped and/or peeling. Re-paint walls and base boards in 2nd floor teacher's washroom(excessive peeling paint noticed. Remove debris and dust build-up from light shields in the following areas: lower level boy's washroom, first floor boy's washroom, second floor girl's washroom, and third floor girl's washroom.
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Repair leaky faucets at 3 compartment sink in food prep area. Repair broken faucets at wash bowls in student washrooms in the following areas: 2 in lower level girl's, 2 in lower level boy's, 1 in first floor girl's, 1 in first floor boy's, and 1 in second floor girl's. Must repair faucets that do not have a run time of at least 15 seconds in the following washrooms: 2 faucets in first floor girl's, 2 in first floor boy's, and 1 in second floor girl's. Must repair leaky urinal next to enclosed toilet stall in second floor boy's washroom. Repair broken faucet in first floor washroom.
- 32
- PassJan 26, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Observed dust on the vents above the stove in the kichen; clean vents to remove dust. Observed some peeling paint on wall next to the exposed handsink in the kitchen and some chipped paint on the wall across from the three comp sink at the side of the prep table and plaster on wall above the three comp sink; must remove peeling paint and repaint areas with peeling paint and plaster.
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Observed low water pressure at the handsinks in the student washrooms; increase water pressure at handsinks.
- 35
- PassMar 21, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 31
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Clean multi use equipment and dry storage improperly stored in common hallway. Instd to store properly in designated area.
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
3-compartment sink faucets leaking. Repair same. Low water pressure at handsink in 1st floor womens staff toilet room. Instd to repair same.
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Non-working/unused cooler & freezer on site. Instd to repair or remove same.
- 31
- PassFeb 22, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 30
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
The teachers lounge and kitchen have unmarked sanitizer bottles, label all open bottles.
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
The girl's washroom sinks have 1 or 2 of four working faucets on the 3rd, 2nd and basement levels. The kitchen exposed hand sink has slow hot water flow, repair said plumbing. The basement mop area has a garbage can full of clear water from a cold water line leak, dump out water and repair faucet.
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
The computer server/storage room is cluttered. Sweep out and remove clutter.
- 30
- PassMay 25, 2012CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Chipped area of wall upon entering kitchen pantry by the door; repair. Caulk behind two toilets in girls washroom on third floor to seal opening observed.
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Connect pipe to drain on back of ice machine to flow into floor drain nearby. Water currently flowing onto floor and pipe is attached to the wrong drain in rear of unit.
- 43
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Instructed to store ice scoop inside of a sanitizing solution at ice machine.
- 35
- PassJan 6, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.must repair or replace worn door gasket on hot holding unit.must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables.must provide a sign on basement staff toilet room door.
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.must clean filter at hood of equipment.
- 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.must repair wall in dry food storage.must adjust door sweep on boiler room door.
- 36
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.must replace burnt out bulb in basement girl's.
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Ventilation: all plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the municipal code of Chicago and the rules and regulations of the board of health.must repair or replace leaky water line on ice machine,leaky toilet in 1st fl.staff women's,low hot water pressure at 1st fl. Mop sink.
- 40
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.must provide thermometer for hot holding cabinet & milk cooler.
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.must elevat e& organize massive amount of clutter in fan/locker storage area,book storage,boiler room.
- 32
- PassApr 15, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Must clean-sanitize; ovens in kitchen and cooler and microwave ovens in staff lounge.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must repair floor inside kitchen's storage room, and clean floors thru-out sub basement, boiler room and mop closets.
- 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. Must replace filters under kitchen's hood.
- 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. Must provide adequate lighting thru-out mop closets.
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: all plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the municipal code of Chicago and the rules and regulations of the board of health. Must repair 3part faucet in kitchen.
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Excessive clutter thru-out, mop closets, storage rooms, boiler room, pre-k classrooms, and science labs, must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.
- 33
Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
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What it gets cited for
- 3815×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- 416×
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
- 356×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
- 554×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- 543×
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- 103×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- 533×
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- 333×
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 25451 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.