Shining Star Early Learning Academy

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 18, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Oct 3, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Sep 26, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     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

4. Dec 5, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AROUND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE MIDDLE REAR CLASSROOM CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, 0RGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET WITH WATER IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     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.

5. Apr 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY SAUSAGE) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     OBSERVED 3-4 POTS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE TOP OF THE STORAGE RACK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT THE SAID POTS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED THREE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A DAMAGED LIGHT BULB IN THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jul 29, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN SEVERAL TOILET ROOMS. ALL TOILET ROOMS ARE NEWLY REMODELED ACCORDING TO MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" OR MORE GAP AT BOTTOM OF ENRTY/EXIT DOOR IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED DISPOSABLE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER /COVER OVER SINGLE USE (DISPOSABLE) UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE BOXES STORED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CRATES AND TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SHELVING FOR STORING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET FIXTURE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

7. Mar 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT FAUCET OF HAND SINK IN CHILDRENS WASROOM IN SPECTACULAR CLASSROOM. ALSO LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

8. Jul 31, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT CLASS ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

9. Nov 22, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Nov 20, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 48- MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM,9 ON FLOOR IN MOP ROOM,8 ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREA. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

11. Nov 15, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN 89.F,BABY ROOM CLASSROOM 80.0F,86.0F,71.0F CHILDREN WASHROOMS,70.0F,83.F, TEACHERS WASHROOM 89.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.F. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND (TCS) FOOD, MILK IN REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.9F TO 47.8F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROX (6-LBS) MILK WAS REMOVED FROM AND REFRIGERATOR AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $6.00-COS.PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 48- MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM,9 ON FLOOR IN MOP ROOM,8 ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREA. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

    • Serious Priority

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT FAUCET OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 89.F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 110.0F. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL

12. Nov 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THOSE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOR STAFF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE/POSTERS FOR THOSE SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WASH BOWL IN THE LITTLE STAR'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE SINK. ALSO, MUST SEAL AROUND THE LARGE PIPE/CONDUIT IN THE UPPER PART OF THE WALL IN THE LITTLE BEES TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN ALL.

13. Nov 9, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Nov 2, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,( LIDS OPENED WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE). MUST KEEP MAINTAIN GARBAGE INSIDE OF DUMPSTER WITH LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT IN PREP AREA SET UP WITH QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER IN WATER, BUT NO QAC (QUATERNARY AMMONIUM ) CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZER WATER. MUST PROVIDE QAC CHEMICAL TEST KIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED INADEQATE HAND WASHING FACILITES ON PREMISES EAST SIDE CLASSROOMS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 70.3F IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM AT HAND SINK AT CHANGING TABLE AND IN STAFF WASHROOM, KIDS HAND SINK 61.7F, 68.7F. IN THE LITTLE BEE CLASSROOM,THE STAFF HAND SINK HOT WATER 68.0F,KIDS CLASSROOM HAND SINK HOT WATER- 67.5F. IN THE KIDS WASHROOM THE FIRST HAND SINK NOT OPERABLE AND THE LEFT HAND SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-60.1F. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMUM REQUIRED OF 85.0F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      DEEP FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR. TOP CONNECTION BROKE ON ONE SIDE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT WINDOW IN THE LITTLE STARS CLASSROOM.MUST REPAIR.

15. Jun 7, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SINK AND PROVIDE TEMPERED WATER AT LEFT SINK IN CHILDREN WASHROOM IN WEST CLASSROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

16. Sep 25, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BACK OF THE CLASSROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BACK OF THE CLASSROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

17. Sep 6, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WATER FOUNTAIN, SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM, AND FURNACE EQUIPMENT IN INFANT ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK, DISPOSABLE BOWLS, ETC OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SUPPLY CLOSET AND FURNACE ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG WEST WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZER AND EAST WALL BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN TODDLER ROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN UTILITY CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REPAIR RIGHT SINK IN CHILDREN WASHROOM NEAR WEST CLASSROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.