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John Spry Community School

School

2400 S Marshall, Chicago, IL 60623

Far South Side

Sep 14, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspectors found over 100 mouse droppings scattered throughout classrooms, storage areas, and the lunchroom.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 100 mouse droppings observed on shelves, floors, and inside cubbies in pre-K classrooms, storage closet, and lunchroom. Manager instructed to call exterminator and sanitize all affected areas.
  • Gaps found at bottom of front entrance door and exit door that allow pests to enter. Openings must be sealed.
  • Outside garbage dumpsters lack tight-fitting lids, which can attract pests.
  • Peeling paint observed on ceiling in food prep and serving areas. Ceiling must be repaired and maintained.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — 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)

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

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.

Inspection History

John Spry Community School has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 71% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 29, 2026.

Sep 29, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Standout inspection
Sep 23, 2026Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 14, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations