Pass

The Grand Child Care Center, Inc.

5945 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 23, 2026

The Grand Child Care Center, Inc. was last inspected on April 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

April 23, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Premises does not have a commercial garbage dumpster for refuse removal. Premises is currently using city of chicago garbage cans. Management instructed to have a commercial garbage dumpster for refuse removal. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food service at times of inspection. Lunch was served earlier. Facility stated certified manager to available during breakfast and lunch.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at kids handwashing sink. Temperature of water was 64.5f-90.4f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Premises does not have a commercial garbage dumpster for refuse removal. Premises is currently using city of chicago garbage cans. Management instructed to have a commercial garbage dumpster for refuse removal. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Certified manager arrived on site at 9am after 40 minutes on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found dirt and debris build up inside the cabinets underneath the three compartment sink. Instructed management to detail clean said area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Found a dead mouse underneath the three compartment sink next to the grease trap. Instructed to remove the dead mouse and to clean/sanitize area.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found dirt and debris build up inside the cabinets underneath the three compartment sink. Instructed management to detail clean said area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Premises does not have a commercial garbage dumpster for refuse removal. Premises is currently using city of chicago garbage cans. Management instructed to have a commercial garbage dumpster for refuse removal. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 2/19/2021 report #2484917 not corrected: violation #55 (6-501.114) observed clutter and unnecessary items in basement. Must remove clean and oranize area to prevent rodent harborage. Must elevate ites 6inches off floor throughout basement and must maintain. Violation #56 (6-501.14) observed dust build up on ventilation vents inside employee washroom. Must clean and maintain. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed in the milk refrigerator. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed at the children's exposed hand washing sink located next to toilet room. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in basement. Must remove clean and oranize area to prevent rodent harborage. Must elevate ites 6inches off floor throughout basement and must maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling above classrooms. Must repaint and maintain ceiling.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ventilation vents inside employee washroom. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up supplies on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  10. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure and supplies on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Premises does not have a commercial garbage dumpster for refuse removal. Premises is currently using city of chicago garbage cans. Management instructed to have a commercial garbage dumpster for refuse removal. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter on floor in basement. Instructed to elevate all items 6-inch off the floor and better organize to prevent pest breeding.

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book at this time of inspection and premises had no pest control service in 2016 and 2017. Manager stated that only once year pest service provided. Provided receipt of last pest control service done on 5/12/2016. Instructed to provide a complete pest control log book and provide pest control service. Serious violation: 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test papers/kits on site for dishwashing. Instructed to provide chemical test papers/kits to measure accurate concentration of the sanitizing solution for proper dishwashing. Serious violation: 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed dishwashing facility not properly maintained and not properly installed at this time. Observed inaccessibility to use hot water (hot water line was cut off) at 3-compartment sink and leaky faucet at same 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain. Serious violation: 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed no water draining/clogged drain at the children's exposed hand sink located next to toilet room. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain. Serious violation: 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy water leaking under the 3-compartment sink in kitchen area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter on floor in basement. Instructed to elevate all items 6-inch off the floor and better organize to prevent pest breeding.

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken floor tile in toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on ceiling in class rooms,toilet room.must clean dust build up from light shield in toilet room.must adjust threshold at front door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shields in class rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in poor repair, instructed to repair(broken floor tiles thru-out front floor, and food prep area)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed some peeling paint in the front classroom, instructed to remove and reseal.

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found broken floor tiles at rear classroom areas.

  16. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Violation still pending

  17. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance on previous violation noted as stated below, date: 1/23/2013, inspection report #1321492 (24) no three compartment sink on site to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes and utensils, must provide a three compartment sink large enough to emerge your largest piece of equipment, with a grease trap and drain boards, 2nd citation issued for non compliance critical citation issued: 7-42-090

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: No three compartment sink on site to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes and utensils, must provide a three compartment sink large enough to emerge your largest piece of equipment, with a grease trap and drain boards, violation still pending, see violation #14

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair faucet to exposed hand sink in kitchen area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and better organize basement storage area, provide shelving to better organize and maintain area in a neater fashion, remove all clutter,

  18. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance on previous violation noted as stated below, date: 1/15/2013, inspection report #1321339 (24) no three compartment sink on site to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes and utensils, must provide a three compartment sink large enough to emerge your largest piece of equipment, with a grease trap and drain boards, critical citation issued: 7-42-090

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: No three compartment sink on site to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes and utensils, must provide a three compartment sink large enough to emerge your largest piece of equipment, with a grease trap and drain boards, violation still pending, see violation #14

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair faucet to exposed hand sink in kitchen area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and better organize basement storage area, provide shelving to better organize and maintain area in a neater fashion, remove all clutter, violation still pending

  19. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: No three compartment sink on site to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes and utensils, must provide a three compartment sink large enough to emerge your largest piece of equipment, with a grease trap and drain boards, serious citation issued: 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and better organize basement storage area, provide shelving to better organize and maintain area in a neater fashion, remove all clutter

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.