Reach for the Stars Childcare Academy Inc

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 14, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside area around dumpster littered with trash and weeds. Instructed person in charge to remove litter and maintain area clean.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in storage room and maintenance room. Instructed person in charge to elevate all items at least six inches from floor 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 wall covering on bottom of wall loose and hanging. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Dec 9, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Nov 18, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at multiple handsinks (prep and 2 out of 3 classroom handsinks) during the time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times while open and operating for proper hand washing. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Ibstructed to provide thermometers for inside of cooling units.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 22 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED INSIDE THE PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor inside storage closet in prep area. Instructed to organize said space, remove crates and properly elevate all items at least 6 inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed large opening in wall in first classroom near carpet area as well as in storage closet inside kitchen. Instructed to encose in order to prevent pest entry to facility.

     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 city of chicago certified food manager on site during time of inspection with valid original certificate while preparing and serving tcs foods (milk). Instructed to provide manager on-site all times while preparing food and being open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Mar 30, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in storage closet across from front office. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Nov 30, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall next to the toilet in the shower washroom. Instructed to repair hole and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found the ventilation hood over the cooking equipment in the kitchen unable to turn on at time of inspection. Must provide a working ventilation hood and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs inside the ventilation hood. Instructed to replace light bulbs and provide adequate lighting, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Feb 17, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations