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Lil' Scholars Learning Center

Daycare

918 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

South Loop

Oct 16, 2026 — License inspection

Fail

Required before the city issues a business license.

Residential dishwasher used instead of commercial equipment; missing handwashing supplies in director's restroom.

Key Findings

  • Residential dishwasher found in prep area without proper temperature monitoring—must be replaced with commercial equipment or removed.
  • Director's restroom missing both handwashing soap and hand-drying provision.
  • Catering service agreement lacks required vendor information (address, phone, license number) to verify approved source status.
  • Front entry door has gap at bottom allowing pest entry; outside garbage dumpster has no service agreement or proof of maintenance responsibility.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN RESTROOM FOR DIRECTOR. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP IN RESTROOM FOR THE DIRECTOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED

Inspection History

Lil' Scholars Learning Center has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 16, 2026.

Oct 16, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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7 violations
Oct 6, 2026Not Ready

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Oct 15, 2025Pass

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