South Side YMCA Pre-school

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 1, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Apr 28, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Apr 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Mar 20, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEAN ALONG ALL WALL BASES TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

5. Jan 22, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

6. Nov 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

7. Nov 9, 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.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER AT RECEIVING DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN CLASSROOM 114 AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT MIDDLE HAND SINK IN CLASSROOM 117 TOILETROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOM 117.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA.

8. Mar 2, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Jul 7, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     NOTED A SMALL OPENING BETWEEN THE TWO REAR EXIT DOORS TO THE RIGHT OF THE KITCHEN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES,PLAY SETS AND WINDOW SILLS IN EACH CLASS ROOM. MUST REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASH ROOMS AS NEEDED . ALSO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD COVER IN THE KITCHEN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CLASS ROOMS AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST RESTORE WATER TO THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK CLASS ROOM 117. NOTED A WASH ROOM LOCATED BETWEEN CLASSROOMS 112 AND 114. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASH BOWL NEAREST TO CLASS ROOM 112. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.

10. Jun 30, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NOTED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH A MISSING LID. MUST REPLACE MISSING LID SO THAT THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IS RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A SMALL OPENING BETWEEN THE TWO REAR EXIT DOORS TO THE RIGHT OF THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES,PLAY SETS AND WINDOW SILLS IN EACH CLASS ROOM. MUST REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASH ROOMS AS NEEDED . ALSO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD COVER IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CLASS ROOMS AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RESTORE WATER TO THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK CLASS ROOM 117. NOTED A WASH ROOM LOCATED BETWEEN CLASSROOMS 112 AND 114. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASH BOWL NEAREST TO CLASS ROOM 112. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.

11. Mar 17, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP IN AND ON ALL CUBBIES,SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS,FOOD DEBRI FROM CAN OPENER ,MICROWAVE ,STEAM TABLE,STAFF REFRIGERATOR, ROLLING CARTS IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND IN MECHANICAL ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND IN ROOM 116.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CAULK GAP AT WINDOW SILLS IN CLASSROOM 112 & 116.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN CLASSROOM 119,117 & 116.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HAND SINKS IN CLASSROOMS 119 & 117 THATS NOT WORKING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND MECHANICAL ROOM.

12. Mar 13, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1385988 3/5/15 #18 STILL FINDING FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP IN AND ON ALL CUBBIES,SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS,FOOD DEBRI FROM CAN OPENER ,MICROWAVE ,STEAM TABLE,STAFF REFRIGERATOR, ROLLING CARTS IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND IN MECHANICAL ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND IN ROOM 116.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CAULK GAP AT WINDOW SILLS IN CLASSROOM 112 & 116.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN CLASSROOM 119,117 & 116.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HAND SINKS IN CLASSROOMS 119 & 117 THATS NOT WORKING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND MECHANICAL ROOM.

13. Mar 5, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CRATES AND SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT IN BLOCK AREA IN ROOM 119.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DELIVERY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/5/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED MISSING LID ON DUMPSTER LEAVING DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP IN AND ON ALL CUBBIES,SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS,FOOD DEBRI FROM CAN OPENER ,MICROWAVE ,STEAM TABLE,STAFF REFRIGERATOR, ROLLING CARTS IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND IN MECHANICAL ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND IN ROOM 116.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CAULK GAP AT WINDOW SILLS IN CLASSROOM 112 & 116.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN CLASSROOM 119,117 & 116.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HAND SINKS IN CLASSROOMS 119 & 117 THATS NOT WORKING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND MECHANICAL ROOM.

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

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

      SEAL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF CLASSROOM 119.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER SECTIONS OF THE CUBBIE HOLES IN EACH CLASSROOM AND IN HALLWAY. MUST REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN CLASSROOMS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AND THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. NOTED PIPES UNDER EACH BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED WITH TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN PIPES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN AND REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE DRY GOODS. ALSO, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE UNUSED CLASSROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.