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Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Young Achievers Academy

518-520 E 79th St

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 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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3 inspections

License

Aug 21, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN "LIONS DEN" HAND WASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 21, 2026 · Original Source

License

Apr 17, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK.

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.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEEDS A SPLASH GUARD/PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE SINK FROM THE DISH RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PARTITIONER TO SINK TO PREVENT SPLASHING ON TO CLEAN DISHES WHEN WASHING HANDS OR RELOCATE DISH RACK. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

COLD WATER AT THE LEFT WASH BOWL IN THE KIDS TOILET BY THE KITCHEN PRESSURE IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE COLD WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 11, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND THE OFFICE IN THE REAR OF THE CLASSROOM CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE CABINETS IN THE KITHCEN DAMAGED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SO THAT THE SURFACE IS CLEAN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 11, 2024 · Original Source

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