More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Scholar's Paradise last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 9, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Feb 13, 2025 to Oct 9, 2026.
Has Scholar's Paradise ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 13, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Canvass
Oct 9, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 9, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 19, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Feb 26, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s Notes
NO EMPLOYEES AT THIS TIME THUS NO FOOD HANDLER CERTICATES WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON SITE
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source
License
Feb 13, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT REACH IN COOLER. 55 DEGREES AIR TEMP AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR PROPER SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN 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.
NO EMPLOYEES AT THIS TIME THUS NO FOOD HANDLER CERTICATES WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON SITE
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.