SCHOLARS LEARNING STUDIO
939 W 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
Inspection summary
SCHOLARS LEARNING STUDIO has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 3, 2024. The most recent inspection, on November 17, 2025, found no infractions.
2 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene.
The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.
Recorded 2 times on September 3, 2024. For example:
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.
Recorded 7 times on September 3, 2024. For example:
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Food safety training and certificationLower risk
Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.
Recorded once on September 3, 2024. For example:
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.
Recorded once on September 3, 2024. For example:
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
3 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Non-Inspection
0 infractions
- License
11 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- MUST RELOCATE HAND DRYING DEVICE FROM OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE TRIM ON SIDE OF STORAGE COUNTER IN KITCHEN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED TALL WEEDS GROWING AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA DUMPSTER MUST CUT WEEDS AND MAINTAIN AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN KITCHEN AND IN CLASS ROOM #6,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT CLASS ROOM.MUST SEAL/GROUT FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR & FLOOR VENT IN CR#4,NEAR REAR DOOR CR#2,NEAR FRONT & REAR DOOR CR#3.FLOOR DRAIN IN CR#6.CR#1-FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN TOILET ROOMS LEADING INTO WALLS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN CR#3 TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST UTILIZE HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS AND BROOMS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CEILING VENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL MOP SINK CLOSET.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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