Chicago Youth Centers Sidney Epstien Youth Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 29, 2026 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water (71.8f) at handwashing sinks in second floor unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all handwashing sinks for proper handwashing. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink slowly draining in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain kitchen handwashing sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in staff unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered recepacle in all women and unisex washrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

2. May 6, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Feb 7, 2024 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken wall base in prep area underneath cabinets and near storage cart. Instructed to repair or replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jul 20, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in washrooms throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to provide signage and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink in kitchen to be slow draining. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in upstairs classroom storage closet. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Apr 1, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

6. Jun 10, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak underneath 3 compartment sink in kitchen and a leaky faucet fixture in second floor toilet room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. Feb 24, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the floor inside of the closet in the 2nd floor classroom. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Oct 28, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide written acknowledged employee health policy. Priorirty foundation 7-28-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies including disinfectant effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

9. Feb 21, 2018 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Feb 8, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of refrigerator at 49.1f with potentially hazardous foods stored inside .a held for inspection tag has been placed on refrigerator.once repaired or replaced.fax or email cdph.must have cold holding unit at 40.0f or below.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 7- 1/2 gallons of milk at 44.2f-44.9f stored inside of refrigerator.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 40.0f or below.$14 3-1/2 gallons(critical 7-38-005a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx.40 or more rodent droppings under 3- compartment sink,next to hot water tank,on lower shelf of sink cabinet,on floor next to paper goods storage cabinet,on floor behind stove ,head start room on rear lower shelf of book case,3- live ants crawling on floor in prep area and a dead rodent hanging out of bait box behind stove.also,an appx."1/2-3/4" gap in center and along bottom of front entry double doors,gym doors east & west,2nd fl. Fire escape door,seal door frame at east gym door.must remove droppings and dead rodent.clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/8/18.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed dish washing and hand washing sink in prep area not properly maintained.observed 3- compartment sink and hand sink in prep/ dish washing area basins are backing up with water in all compartments when water is turned on and slow draining.must repair and maintain.(serious 7-38-030)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on cubbies and shelving units in head start room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for 3- comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in headstart room.

11. Dec 11, 2017 Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

12. Oct 13, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile in boys washroom in need of replacing. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace light shield in boys washroom cracked replace and maintain.

13. Feb 17, 2016 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust and debris from all light shields where present. Clean and paint chipping base boards in 2nd floor classroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair exposed handsink in kitchen, water draining very slowly.

14. Feb 11, 2016 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Non compliance with previous serious violation noted 2-4-16 on report# 1631309: - 18 - improper pest control noted on premises. 25 mice droppings observed on floor along the bases of the walls along side heavy equipment in basement storage room near stairs. Also found 10 mice droppings in the pre-k classroom on the floor in the corner where clutter was noted previously which was removed. Must eliminate clutter in this area and clean and sanitize allaffected areas. Non compliant violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors throughout every storage area, gym, boiler room, and all closets, along the bases of the walls, underneath and behind all heavy equipment and storage items(dirt, droppings,debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust and debris from all light shields where present. Clean and paint chipping base boards in 2nd floor classroom. Repair opening in wall above the toilet the last stall at the wall in the men's washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair exposed handsink in kitchen, water draining very slowly. Provide cold water at exposed hand sink in children's washroom in first floor classroom.

15. Feb 4, 2016 Fail

    License · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Improper pest control noted on premises. 25 mice droppings observed on floor along the bases of the walls along side heavy equipment in basement storage room near stairs. Must eliminate clutter in this area and clean affected areas. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove shelf liners from all shelves inside cabinets in kitchen, and paint surfaces if not easily cleanable or rusty.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors throughout every storage area, gym, boiler room, and all closets, along the bases of the walls, underneath and behind all heavy equipment and storage items(dirt, droppings,debris).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust and debris from all light shields where present. Clean and paint chipping base boards in 2nd floor classroom. Repair opening in wall above the toilet the last stall at the wall in the men's washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair exposed handsink in kitchen, water draining very slowly. Provide cold water at exposed hand sink in children's washroom in first floor classroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate clutter in all storage rooms and closets, and in corner in first floor classroom, all articles must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floor. All areas must be easily accessible for cleaning, servicing by pest control, and inspection.

16. Jun 24, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found low water pressure (hot and cold) at the handsink on the right side in the womens washroom; increase pressure at handsink.

17. Jan 17, 2014 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

18. Jan 9, 2014 Fail

    License · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Mice droppings noted (over 30) in storage closet on floor in cornerand in storage cabinet. Holes noted around piping in same area. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas and seal holes. Instd to provide updated pest control service receipt. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer missing in cooler. Provide same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in storage closets. Instd to elevate all stock 6 inches and remove any unnecessary articles.