Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Reach For The Stars Childcare Academy Inc

Name: Reach For The Stars Childcare Academy Inc
Address: 6447-6459 S Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL

6447-6459 S Dr Martin Luther King Dr

Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 20, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONNECT DRAINPIPE DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT SPILLAGE.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALL BEHIND FURNITURE IN FRONT LOBBY, ALONG FLOOR, WALLS, CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 12, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CEMENT BLOCK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND STOVE, ALONG CABINETS IN KITCHEN, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREAS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT STAFF WASHROOM, ON CUBBIES IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONNECT DRAINPIPE DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT SPILLAGE.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALL BEHIND FURNITURE IN FRONT LOBBY, ALONG FLOOR, WALLS, CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 12, 2025 · Original Source

License

Feb 19, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source

License

May 31, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE BOTTOMS OF THE REAR EXIT DOORS BY THE ELECTRICAL ROOM NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST DOOR SWEEP.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE WALL NOT COVED AT THE BOTTOM IN THE FURNACE ROOMS AND ON THE 3RD FLOOR BY THE TWO COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING WHERE NEEDED.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOUND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 31, 2024 · Original Source

License