Young Achievers Academy
518-520 E 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215906
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 21, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN "LIONS DEN" HAND WASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 17, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE MECHANICAL CLOSETS AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND THE OFFICE IN THE REAR OF THE CLASSROOM CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING, SLIGHT DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 20, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 SINKS IN PRE-SCHOOL TOILET ROOM WITH NO HOT WATER. HOT WATER IN HAND WASHING SINK WAS MEASURED AT 89 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 SINKS IN PRE-SCHOOL TOILET ROOM WITH NO HOT WATER. HOT WATER IN HAND WASHING SINK WAS MEASURED AT 84 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 18, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 22, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 6, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN EAST CHILDREN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN/CLASSROOM AREA AND UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WEST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONLY A MICROHOOD OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT OR APPROVAL FROM DEPARTMENT OF VENTILATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 30, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WOODEN LEDGES UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN WEST FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN EAST CHILDREN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN/CLASSROOM AREA AND UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WEST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND SPIDER WEBS ON CEILING AND FIXTURES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SPIDER WEBS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONLY A MICROHOOD OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT OR APPROVAL FROM DEPARTMENT OF VENTILATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 23, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 11, 2015 Canvass · 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 REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN THE REAR STUDENT WASHROOM. SURFACE SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN STAFF WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTURCTED TO REPLACE BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTURCTED TO DE-CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. REMOVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORRAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 20, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR HAS A LITTLE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH SHELVES,MUST REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.