ME AND YOU LEARNING ACADEMY, INC.

11223 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

17 inspections

1. License20 mars 2026

   10 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • THE REAR DOOR IN THE INFANT ROOM WITH A 1/4" GAP IN THE LEFT CORNER MAKING THE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • STORAGE CABINETS UNDER SINK IN KITCHEN IN POOR CONDITION FROM WATER DAMAGE AND DRAWERS MISSING FROM SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • FOOD AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE LARGE CAN OPENER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • LOWER SURFACE OF CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MOP SINK DOES NOT HAVE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET IN THE YELLOW CLASSROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET. MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN, STORAGE AND MOP SINK AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
2. Canvass6 juin 2025

   2 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • 3-501.16 (A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED MILK IN A SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN THE BABY ROOM WITH AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD MILK, APPROXIMATELY ONE POUND. MILK WAS DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING SHOULD BE 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11 OBSERVED STORAGE CABINETS UNDER SINK IN KITCHEN IN POOR CONDITION FROM WATER DAMAGE. SHELVES ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
3. License Re-Inspection13 juin 2024

   5 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • FOUND STORAGE CABINETS TO BE IN POOR REPAIR FROM WATER DAMAGE. SHELVES ARE CRUMBLING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO HAVE CABINET SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • LEAK AT P TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAI CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
4. License25 mars 2024

   7 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR PROOF OF CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. MILK, CEREAL, YOGURT ETC... INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • FOUND STORAGE CABINETS TO BE IN POOR REPAIR FROM WATER DAMAGE. SHELVES ARE CRUMBLING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO HAVE CABINET SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • LEAK AT P TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAI CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
5. Canvass8 nov. 2023

   5 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE CABINET UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT (3_COMP SINK) SINK WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6. License18 avr. 2022

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MISSING DRAWERS ON CABINETS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
7. License15 avr. 2022

   0 infraction

8. Canvass Re-Inspection5 févr. 2021

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED STAINED/ SOLIED CEILING TILES IN KIDS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
9. Canvass29 janv. 2021

   5 infractions

   • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
     • WE OBSERVED OPEN TOXIC BAIT FOR PEST CONTROL IMPROPERLY USED( EXPOSED ON FLOOR BY STOVE IN KITCHEN) INSTRUCTED RODENT BAIT MUST BE APPLIED INSIDE A COVERED TAMPER-RESISTANT TRAP) BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED TOXIC BAIT-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL ( CHLORINE)SANITIZING TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER BEING USED FOR DISHWASHING FACILITIES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOORS AND INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE AREAS, INFANT ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED STAINED/ SOLIED CEILING TILES IN KIDS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
10. License18 août 2020

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN AND CLASSROOM. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS.
11. Canvass3 avr. 2019

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDED IN POLICY. MUST INCLUDE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED ENTRY DOOR TO PLAYGROUND NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGH=FITTING.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN TEACHER WASHROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PAINTING SUPPLIES,ETC INSIDE JANITOR CLOSET AND STORED ITEMS IN REAR TOY/ SUPPLY ROOM STORED ON FLOOR . INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6- INSCHES OFF FLOORS.
12. License19 avr. 2018

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR UTILITY, STORAGE, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR WALL ALONG BASEBOARD NEAR REAR NORTH EXIT DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR MIXING VALVE ON HAND SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
13. Canvass4 avr. 2017

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC IN JANITOR CLOSET.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOORS IN JANITOR CLOSET AND KIDS BLANKET CONTAINERS ON FLOORS IN REAR TOY CLOSET.MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT AND PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
14. License22 avr. 2016

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
15. Canvass11 sept. 2015

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE COVING TO THE WALL IN THE CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOPSINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
16. License Re-Inspection19 mars 2014

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL IN THE PRE-SCHOOL WASHROOM IS LOCATED,MUST REPAINT AREA AND SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN THE STORAGE ROOM
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM FOR SELF-CLOSING.
17. License13 mars 2014

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THE PREP AREA IS READING 48.9F AND THE AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF THE CHEST REFRIGERATOR IN THE INFANT ROOM READS 46.7F HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • THE ABOVE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL IN THE PRE-SCHOOL WASHROOM IS LOCATED,MUST REPAINT AREA AND SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN THE STORAGE ROOM
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM FOR SELF-CLOSING.