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Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Lil' Scholars Learning Center

918 S Western Ave

Last inspected Oct 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Lil' Scholars Learning Center last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 16, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Fail”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 6 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from May 10, 2024 to Oct 16, 2026.
Has Lil' Scholars Learning Center ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 10, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

License

Oct 16, 2026

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN RESTROOM FOR DIRECTOR. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 11Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Food obtained from approved source

Inspector’s Notes

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

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR WITH AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s Notes

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

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s Notes

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

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE LIGHT NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR BLOWN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2026 · Original Source

License

Oct 6, 2026

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source

License

Oct 15, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Nov 15, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

May 10, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 10, 2024 · Original Source

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