Non-Inspection
Oct 20, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source
Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL
Reach For The Stars Childcare Academy Inc
4432 W Madison St
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Quick Answers
- When was Reach For The Stars Childcare Academy Inc last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 20, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “No Entry”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 4 inspections on record, from Nov 18, 2024 to Oct 20, 2026.
- Has Reach For The Stars Childcare Academy Inc ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 18, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsLicense
Jul 14, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE AREA AROUND DUMPSTER LITTERED WITH TRASH AND WEEDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE LITTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
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.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 9, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 18, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
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.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
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.
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 problemsnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
IBSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
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.
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 insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
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.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 18, 2024 · Original Source