License
Jul 18, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL
Shining Star Early Learning Academy
338-348 E 103rd St
Last inspected Jul 18, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
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4 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Oct 3, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 26, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) 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 issuesnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2586319 ON 12-5-23:56-OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOR A WINDOW FOR VENTILATION IN THE REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR A WINDOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source
License
Dec 5, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AROUND SINK 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET WITH WATER IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOR A WINDOW FOR VENTILATION IN THE REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR A WINDOW 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 5, 2023 · Original Source