Lil' Scholars Learning Center LLC
1000 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 8, 2025
Lil' Scholars Learning Center LLC was last inspected on October 8, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
October 8, 2025 · License
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women's restrooms in connected class rooms. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle for sanitary products in all restrooms for female use.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors in all rooms and kitchen area with a build up of dirt and food spills on the floor near small reach in cooling unit in infant room. Instructed to clean and maintain areas along walls and behind shelving, cabinets cooking and non cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust on the a/c unit vents throughout. Instructed to clean and maintain all all.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
License · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for toddlers refrigerator.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no temperature measuring device for high temperature dish machine.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up in cubbies in toddler room.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in staff toilet rooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing wall bases in infants room and stained ceiling tiles in main kids toilet room and infants room.must seal opening around pipe under hand sink in kids main toilet room.
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: Must elevate,remove or oragnize articles off of floor and away from walls in all toilet rooms used for storage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 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: No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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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 a leak in the faucets of hot and cold water at the 3-comp sink on the infant side of the facility. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical3 general1 paperwork 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: 2-201.11 observed no employee health policy available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide documentation informing employees of their responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. 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: 2-501.11 observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events available. 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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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 - observed facility without hot-holding equipment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 - observed no pest control log book. Instructed to provide a complete log book from a licensed pest control operator. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.12 - observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on premises at this time, nor certified manager. Informed owner that once opened, a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012a
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.