Pass

Young Achievers Academy

518-520 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 21, 2026

Young Achievers Academy was last inspected on August 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

August 21, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Noted low hot water pressure in "lions den" hand wash bowl. Instructed to increase pressure and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hand washing signage at the hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Instructed to provide and maintain a hand washing signage at the hand washing sink.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Hand washing sink in the kitchen area needs a splash guard/partitioner to separate the sink from the dish rack. Instructed to provide a splash guard/partitioner to sink to prevent splashing on to clean dishes when washing hands or relocate dish rack. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Cold water at the left wash bowl in the kids toilet by the kitchen pressure is low. Instructed to increase the cold water pressure and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the mechanical closets and around the hot water tank with dirt/debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mop stored in mop bucket. Instructed to store hanging up when not in use and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lower surfaces of the cabinets in the kithcen damaged/in poor repair. Instructed to replace so that the surface is clean and easily cleanable. Also, must recaulk around the washbowl in the staff toilet room and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the storage closet behind the office in the rear of the classroom cluttered. Instructed to eliminate clutter and organize the area. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the storage areas in need of cleaning, slight dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 2 sinks in pre-school toilet room with no hot water. Hot water in hand washing sink was measured at 89 f. Instructed manager to provide water with a minimum temperature of 100 f.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 2 sinks in pre-school toilet room with no hot water. Hot water in hand washing sink was measured at 84 f. Instructed manager to provide water with a minimum temperature of 100 f.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucets at hand washing sinks in east children washroom. Instructed manager to tighten loose faucets 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 openings in ceiling around pipe fitting in kitchen/classroom area and under hand washing sink in west washroom. Instructed manager to seal all openings around pipe fittings and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed only a microhood over stove in prep area. Instructed manager to provide adequate ventilation over cooking equipment or approval from department of ventilation.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)

      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: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 mice droppings scattered on wooden ledges under shelving unit in west furnace room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucets at hand washing sinks in east children washroom. Instructed manager to tighten loose faucets 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 openings in ceiling around pipe fitting in kitchen/classroom area and under hand washing sink in west washroom. Instructed manager to seal all openings around pipe fittings 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 dust buildup and spider webs on ceiling and fixtures in prep area. Instructed manager to remove all spider webs in prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed only a microhood over stove in prep area. Instructed manager to provide adequate ventilation over cooking equipment or approval from department of ventilation.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair and maintain floor in the rear student washroom. Surface should be smooth and easily cleanable. Also repair and maintain floor in staff washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Insturcted to replace blown-out light bulbs in rear washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Insturcted to de-clutter, organize and maintain rear storage closet. Remove items 6 inches off the floor to prevent rodent harborrage.

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The storage closet in rear has a little clutter underneath shelves,must remove clutter to prevent rodent harborage

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.