Pass

Star Kids Math and Science Academy

11053 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 25, 2026

Star Kids Math and Science Academy was last inspected on August 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 25, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Found the rear exit door with a 1/2" gap on the lower right side of the door making it not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof door and maintain.

    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: Found the washbowl in the staff's toilet room in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an open window in prep kitchen with hole in screen. Instructed to close window until screen is repaired. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not properly stored. Instructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect lip contact surfaces from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking hot water handle on 3-compartment sink and mixing valve need adjusting in first floor washrooms. Instructed manager 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 debris on floor along walls and corners in all storage closets. Instructed manager to clean 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 water damage and peeling paint on ceiling in kitchen. Instructed manager to repiar and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in basement washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multi use equipment and utensils not properly stored. Instructed manager to invert all multi-use equipment and utensils to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not properly stored. Instructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect lip contact surfaces from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed closet doors not properly closing in lower level storage areas. Instructed manager to repair 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 debris on floor along walls and corners in all storage closets. Instructed manager to clean 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 stock stored on floor in storage closets. Instructed manager to elevate all items off floor for easy cleaning and pest control.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint and water damaged ceiling in lower level classroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Recent Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water handle leaking on 3-compartment sink. Must repair

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      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: Observed water too hot, at( 122.0f) over the max temperature required at handwashing sink in children washroom located in basement washroom. Instructed to repair. Hot water at handwashing sinks cannot be over 120.0f. Priority foundation issued 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water handle leaking on 3-compartment sink. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage areas not maintained, storage supplies, work supplies,clutter, stored on floors in furnace room, pump room in basement and also 1st floor storage closet.instructed to remove anything not using and properly organize storage off floor areas on adequate shelving at least 6- inches .

      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 site with city of chicago food sanitation certificate when tcs foods ,( open milk being served for breakfast, hot tcs foods delivered during inspection)are prepared, handled and served. Priority foundation violation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed disposable drinking cups stored on floor in kitchen. Instructed to elevate all drinking cups off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water handle leaking on 3-compartment sink and drainpipe leaking under utility sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed loose faucet on hand washing sink in children first floor washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on premises at this time. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      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: 2-501.11 observed incomplete procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to complete procedures and have all items needed on the sample form. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed water damaged ceilings in the following areas front and rear class room south side, out side toilet areas 1st.floor, and in the basement, instructed to repair, keep smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 observed the ceiling light shield in the basement not clean, instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 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 in basement classroom near light (peeling/damaged). Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage cluttered inside 1st fl storage closet next to bed storage area. Must properly organize off floors. Remove anything not using.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handlers training certificates for employees.must provide at next routine inspection.

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1538163 on 5-19-15: 34-instructed to fix/replace and maintain broken floor tile under the 3-compartment sink. 38-instructed to fix and maintain the leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink in the prep area. Serious violation 7-42-090

  13. Pass

    License · 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: Instructed to fix/replace and maintain the broken floor tile under the 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix and maintain the leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink in the prep area. Must increase the cold water pressure at the washbowl in the adults 1st fl toilet room.

  14. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings in floor around pipe fittings and along baseboards in infant room.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.