Star Kids Math And Science Academy
11053 S VINCENNES AVE, Chicago, IL 60643 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2216117
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 25, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 14, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 12, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN OPEN WINDOW IN PREP KITCHEN WITH HOLE IN SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE WINDOW UNTIL SCREEN IS REPAIRED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 3, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MIXING VALVE NEED ADJUSTING IN FIRST FLOOR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 30, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CLOSET DOORS NOT PROPERLY CLOSING IN LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN LOWER LEVEL CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 10, 2020 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR
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Severity not stated
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Mar 6, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN TCS FOODS ,( OPEN MILK BEING SERVED FOR BREAKFAST, HOT TCS FOODS DELIVERED DURING INSPECTION)ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED WATER TOO HOT, AT( 122.0F) OVER THE MAX TEMPERATURE REQUIRED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN CHILDREN WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS CANNOT BE OVER 120.0F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STORAGE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED, STORAGE SUPPLIES, WORK SUPPLIES,CLUTTER, STORED ON FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM, PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT AND ALSO 1ST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOOR AREAS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6- INCHES .
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Severity not stated
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May 8, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE DRINKING CUPS STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL DRINKING CUPS OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN CHILDREN FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 18, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE PROCEDURES AND HAVE ALL ITEMS NEEDED ON THE SAMPLE FORM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FRONT AND REAR CLASS ROOM SOUTH SIDE, OUT SIDE TOILET AREAS 1ST.FLOOR, AND IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, KEEP SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 3, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN BASEMENT CLASSROOM NEAR LIGHT (PEELING/DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORAGE CLUTTERED INSIDE 1ST FL STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO BED STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS. REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 30, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 23, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1538163 ON 5-19-15: 34-INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 38-INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 19, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST INCREASE THE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE ADULTS 1ST FL TOILET ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 25, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN INFANT ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.