Bright Scholars Clubhouse Prep.
9040 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60620 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 19, 2026
Bright Scholars Clubhouse Prep. was last inspected on February 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
February 19, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood not properly working at this time. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certifcate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed low cold water pressure at hand sink in kitchen must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a gap in center bottom of playground door & green room exit door must make door toght fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in kitchen,furnance/mop sink 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 provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops in mop sink /furnance 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 scrape chipping paint on walls in green room near cots to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid certified food managers certificate posted to view only a copy while tcs foods were prepared ,handled and served such as (rice, chicken, green beans)must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical7 general 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: Observed no signed employees health policies must provide 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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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in infants room must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed no refrigeration on site at 41.0f in kitchen must provide and maintain.(priority 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink in kitchen next to counter top.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3- compartment sink far left compartment backing up/bubbling water and debris filling up sink when water is released from sink must repair and maintain.(priroity foundation 7-38-025)
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no cold running water at 3- compartment sink must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-025)
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slow drain at mopsink must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage can with lids in staff/parents toilet rooms must provide and maintain.
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 seal holes in walls in infants room.must replace missing wall bases in classrooms.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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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.