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
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
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical4 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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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
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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
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical5 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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.