CREATIVE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL

Address: 1731-1735 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Jan 20, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Children's Services Facility
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (16 inspections)

• Pass — 2026-01-20 00:00:00 () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE STAFF LOUNGE AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMO
• Pass — 2025-09-24 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF LOUNGE. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROP
• Pass — 2024-11-21 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2024-10-24 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A
• Pass — 2023-01-17 00:00:00 () 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM MISSING A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• Pass — 2020-10-21 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2020-06-23 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2019-11-26 00:00:00 () 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE ADULT WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2018-07-25 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN AP
• Pass — 2017-12-15 00:00:00 () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE 2 CHILDREN'S BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAI
• Pass — 2016-09-28 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2015-08-11 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2015-07-09 00:00:00 () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT P-TRAP AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
• Pass — 2014-10-08 00:00:00 () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN STAFF WASHROOMS. | 38. VENTIL
• Pass — 2012-09-18 00:00:00 () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
• Pass — 2011-11-02 00:00:00 ()

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