Fail

Lil' Scholars Learning Center

918 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)

Failed · as of Oct 16, 2026

Lil' Scholars Learning Center was last inspected on October 16, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 3 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 16, 2026 · License

Fail

Result: Fail

3 critical4 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision in restroom for director. Must obtain, repair, and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing soap in restroom for the director. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalFood source

    Food came from an unapproved source.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a catering service agreement dated on july 29th, 2019 with the caterer. The service agreement is missing the address, contact number, and business license number to be able to identify if the company is an approved source. Insturcted to provide a service agreement with the mentioned information. Priority 7-38-005, no citation issued

    Official wording (code 11)

    Food obtained from approved source

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed the front entry door with an opening at the bottom of the door. Instructed to seal and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

    Inspector’s note: Found residential dish machine in rear prep area next to 3 compartment sink, elevating the hot holding unit. Instructed manager to provide commercial dish machine. A warewashing machine shall be equipped with a temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water in each wash and rinse tank and as the water enters the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold or in the chemical sanitizing solution tank. Instructed manager to provide or remove from premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no service agreement of proof that the owner of the building handles the outside commercial garbage dumpster on site. Instructed manager to provide a lease or contract agreement for the faciltiy. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b), no citation issued

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the light near the rear exit door blown out. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with foodservice manager training.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility with no bodily fluid spill kit and no corresponding clean up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop a clean-up procedure and maintain appropriate supplies that correspond with on-site plan. Must keep both the policy and supplies on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handsinks throughout faciltiy. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of foods. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      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 children's service facility without a licensed pest control operator. All food establishments shall contract with a licensed illinois exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. A log book shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service reports and the pest control company’s illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in unisex restrooms. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago foodservice manager certification on site. Instructed person in charge that valid original foodservice manager certificate must be on site at all times as well as certified manager. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

      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 3 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.