Young Scholars Academy
10926-10928 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 28, 2026
Young Scholars Academy was last inspected on January 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
January 28, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Shelves in the refrigerator with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain shelves in the refrigerator.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Closets on the first and second floor with clutter. Instructed to eliminate clutter and organize closets. 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: Ceiling in both toilet rooms with cracked/chipped paint and water-stained ceiling tiles in the office on the lower level. Instructed to scrape, paint ceiling and replace water-stained ceiling tiles. 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: Floors in the corners in the kitchen and closets with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead bugs on floors behind refrigerators, in corners and in window areas. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the toaster oven and toaster in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak under the toilet room sink located on the first floor rear toilet room to the right. Instructed to reapir 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 unused equipment up stairs in rear area (ice cream freezer) instructed to remove any unused equipment as a means of preventing possible pest or insect harboring...also observed inside of all closets upstairs in need of organizing elevating items off of the floor at least six inches. Instructed to maintain areas.
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 floor in kitchen area and the floor area at the entrance where the reach in soda cooler is located in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain areas.
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 black lower wall covering in the upstairs room on the left coming loose from the wall. Instructed to reseal and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found the hot water pressure in the upstairs toilet room very low. Instructed manager to increase the hot 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: Found the windsill in the kitchen with dirt and bugs. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Found the floors in the corners with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean 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: Found the closet on the lower level with clutter. Instructed manager to eliminate clutter and maintain area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
License · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of sugar not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on window ledges in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor along walls behind shelving units, chest freezer and refrigerator in prep area. Instructed manager to clean 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 missing wall plate along south wall in prep area. Observed water damaged surfaces and peeling paint on walls near rear door in prep and hallway areas. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical2 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 post hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside cabinets under counter and window ledges in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged surfaces and peeling paint on walls near rear door in prep and hallway areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
License · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical 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: 2-102.14(n) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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: 2-501.11 no employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Toilet seat cover (loose) in staff 1st floor washroom.must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on wall by washbowl in stall 1st floor wahroom.must repair.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 general Show violations
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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: Incomplete logbook must provide and maintain.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips on site. Must provide and maintain.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.