Pass

Vick Pre-K

9901 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

School ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 22, 2026

Vick Pre-K was last inspected on September 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

September 22, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signs at sinks in the unisex toilet rooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Found the exit doors leading to the playground with 1/4" gap underneath them, making them not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof doors and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the vents in the unisex toilet room with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain vents.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signs at sinks in rooms 101, 102, 202, and 203. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: All shelves in dry storage area in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and sanitize all shelves and articles on shelves.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Floor drain in need of repair instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all water and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in second floor staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacles at hand washing sinks in prep, classroom and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.