⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

JOHN SPRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

2400 S Marshall, CHICAGO, IL 60623

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: South Lawndale

License #: 25451

21
Total Inspections
15
Passed
5
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2025 Inspection

September 10, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE RESTROOMS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIG...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2024 Inspection

September 23, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2023 Inspection

June 7, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANI...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 6, 2022 Inspection

June 6, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND SOME FAUCETS AT HANDSINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS NOT STAYING ON THE REQUIRED TIME OF 15 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FA...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 3, 2021 Inspection

June 3, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STAFF/GENDER NEUTRAL AND GIRLS RESTROO...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2021 Inspection

May 10, 2021• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH UNKNOWN CHEMICAL STORED IN SERVING AREA OF KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER COMMON NAME MARKING. MUST PROVIDE ...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2020 Inspection

June 8, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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 O...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 27, 2019 Inspection

March 27, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK TO THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE SERVING LINE, UNDER ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 4, 2018 Inspection

April 4, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST FL. MEN'S STAFF NO COLD ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2018 Inspection

April 2, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2150585 3/19/18 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS I...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2018 Inspection

March 19, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DRO...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 9, 2017 Inspection

March 9, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REP#1647217 2/23/17 #19 FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS OPEN WITH GARBAGE EXPOSED. INSTRU...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2017 Inspection

February 23, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS OPEN WITH GARBAGE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP CONTAI...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 16, 2016 Inspection

May 16, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE KITCHEN WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 26, 2015 Inspection

January 26, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE KICHEN; CLEAN VEN...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2014 Inspection

March 21, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE IMPROPERLY STORED IN COMMON HALLWAY....(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 22, 2013 Inspection

February 22, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: THE TEACHERS LOUNGE AND KITCHEN HAVE UNMARKED SANITIZER BOTTLES, LABEL ALL OPEN BOTTLES.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 25, 2012 Inspection

May 25, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CHIPPED AREA OF WALL UPON ENTERING KITCHEN PANTRY BY THE DOOR; REPA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 6, 2011 Inspection

January 6, 2011• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 15, 2010 Inspection

April 15, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; OVENS I...(+5 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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