Young Scholars Developmental Institute

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 17, 2025 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no ambient air thermometer inside the reach in refrigerator located in the green classroom. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed leaking faucet at drainpipe at hand wash sink in the girls washroom at the annex near the infant classrooms and in the kitchen area the 3-compartment sink has a leaky faucet handle. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed mops stored/drying improperly in the utility sink area on the 1st floor and in the basement area across from the kitchen. Instructed to correct with mop head in the upright position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed water stained cleaning tiles in the gold classroom, the employee washroom and in the purple infant classroom. Instructed to clean/replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on overhead vents in the pink infant classroom and in the infant changing room area. Instructed to must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed hanging light covering/shielding over the 2 compartment sink in the purple infant classroom.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Sep 12, 2025 Fail

   License Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority violation not corrected from inspection report #2623543 dated 9/10/25. 5-202.12 observed hand wash sinks not maintained with improper hot water temperature in the public washroom at 71.8f near the entrance area, in the boys washroom area hand wash sinks at 72.7f and 72.5f at the annex near the infant classrooms, in the infant pink classroom at 73.1f, in the blue classroom washroom hand wash sink at 70.8f, in the blue rooms hand sinks at 70.2f and 71.4f and in the orange classroom washroom hand wash sink at 71.6f. Instructed hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Suggested to contact a service technician and/or plumber. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no ambient air thermometer inside the reach in refrigerator located in the green classroom. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed leaking faucet at drainpipe at hand wash sink in the girls washroom at the annex near the infant classrooms and in the kitchen area the 3-compartment sink has a leaky faucet handle. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed mops stored/drying improperly in the utility sink area on the 1st floor and in the basement area across from the kitchen. Instructed to correct with mop head in the upright position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed water stained cleaning tiles in the gold classroom, the employee washroom and in the purple infant classroom. Instructed to clean/replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on overhead vents in the pink infant classroom and in the infant changing room area. Instructed to must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed hanging light covering/shielding over the 2 compartment sink in the purple infant classroom.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Sep 10, 2025 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand wash sinks not maintained with improper hot water temperature in the public washroom at 71.8f near the entrance area, in the boys washroom area hand wash sinks at 72.7f and 72.5f at the annex near the infant classrooms, in the infant pink classroom at 73.1f, in the blue classroom washroom hand wash sink at 70.8f, in the blue rooms hand sinks at 70.2f and 71.4f and in the orange classroom washroom hand wash sink at 71.6f. Instructed hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Suggested to contact a service technician and/or plumber. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the reach in refrigerator located in the green classroom. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at drainpipe at hand wash sink in the girls washroom at the annex near the infant classrooms and in the kitchen area the 3-compartment sink has a leaky faucet handle. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained cleaning tiles in the gold classroom, the employee washroom and in the purple infant classroom. Instructed to clean/replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mops stored/drying improperly in the utility sink area on the 1st floor and in the basement area across from the kitchen. Instructed to correct with mop head in the upright position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on overhead vents in the pink infant classroom and in the infant changing room area. Instructed to must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hanging light covering/shielding over the 2 compartment sink in the purple infant classroom.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Oct 2, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Loose faucet at handwash sink in toilet room (green room). Instd to repair and have tight fitting and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. Sep 25, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Sep 1, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Obesreved missing handwash signage in the boys first floor restroom. Instructed to install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the first floor classroom, such as 2lbs of sliced cantelope at 73.5f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 2lbs at $10. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers in basement kitchen cabinets without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted in basement kitchen cabinets. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (sliced cantelope) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Nov 28, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink and loose faucet on hand washing sink in unisex children washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls and ceilings, along baseboards around pipe fittings in prep, storage, and classroom areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in furnace rooms, utility rooms, laundry room, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed filter missing in ventilation hood in kitchen. Instructed manager to replace.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Nov 16, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on shelving units and floor along walss in lower level dry storage/furnace room, 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in lower level laundry room, 30 mice droppings scattered on shelves in food and utensil storage cabinets in lower level kitchen, 20 mice droppings scattered inside cabinets under 2-compartment sink in lower level lounge, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in first floor furnace room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink and loose faucet on hand washing sink in unisex children washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls and ceilings, along baseboards around pipe fittings in prep, storage, and classroom areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in furnace rooms, utility rooms, laundry room, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed filter missing in ventilation hood in kitchen. Instructed manager to replace.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Sep 16, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Storage shelf in storage area in need of cleaning to remove large white build up instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

10. Sep 27, 2019 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Sep 19, 2019 Fail

    License · Fail

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: FOUND 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE CABINET (BY THE STOVE) IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS/ALONG THE WALLBASE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, FOUND 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN SEVERAL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SMALL FLIES, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Water stained and damaged ceiling tiles in the class/toilet rooms. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tiles. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the floor drains and floors in the corners, under/around the heavy equipment, sinks and in all of the mechanical/electrical rooms with dirt, webs, and dead bugs. Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains and floors through out.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Basement office with clutter. Instructed to eliminate clutter and organize the office. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation in the staff front toilet room in the main office area is not working. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers on site with expired certificates. Instructed to meet, provide proof and maintain food handlers requirements.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

12. Nov 15, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage cabinet with shelf lining on shelves located in prep area where multi use utensils stored. Instd to remove lining and seal/paint raw wood surfaces so as surface to be durable, easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

13. Nov 13, 2018 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13b3 enforcement by the regulatory authority (non compliance); previous priority foundation from 11/5/18 report 2232747 not corrected: 38- mice droppings noted in the following areas (approx 10 on floor behind dryer, 3 on floor in furnace room, 2 on floor next to filing cabinet, 10 scattered on floor near stroller and slide, 2 on floor next to changing table. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control for service. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: See violation 59.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage cabinet with shelf lining on shelves located in prep area where multi use utensils stored. Instd to remove lining and seal/paint raw wood surfaces so as surface to be durable, easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

14. Nov 5, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: High temperature dishmachine in use, unable to properly sanitize. Final rinse is at 140f. Unit tagged at this time and instd to utilize 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Instd to repair unit to maintain 180f for proper sanitizing. Also dishmachine continuously runs ,no cycles noted, needs to be manually shut off. Instd to repair. Citation issued 7-38-025 priority violation.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 0ver 30 mice droppings scattered on floor in the basement office/storage area, in furance room and on floor next to both changing tables in infant rooms. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage cabinet with shelf lining on shelves located in prep area where multi use utensils stored. Instd to remove lining and seal/paint raw wood surfaces so as surface to be durable, easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

15. Sep 25, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Sep 21, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

      Inspector’s note: Observed drain at front basement sink not draining properly, grease trap in basement in poor repair leaking water on to floor drain in floor backed up. Instructed to repair. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed small cooler/freezer with excessive ice in gold room, instructed to defrost and clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor in basement laundry room not cleam,instructed to remove standing water/dry mop.

17. Dec 2, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Coving in need of repair in prep area along sink and stove area. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Wall next to stove area in poor repair. Wall crumbling. Must correct and maintain.

18. Oct 15, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed basement window frame in poor repair not maintained, instructed to repair/replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling vents dusty in the basement class room, and staff room,instructed to clean. Also observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the entrance way of the 3046 building, instructed to replace. Also repair wall in kitchen prep area, insructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed one light out in the yellow classroom, instructed to repalace.

19. Sep 20, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations