Pass

Graham Cracker's Daycare Center Inc

10650 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 3, 2025

Graham Cracker's Daycare Center Inc was last inspected on September 3, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

September 3, 2025 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the rear exit door with a one inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to repair or replace the door strip at the bottom and make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a minor leak on the pipe that is located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and remove standing water to prevent pest/insect breeding grounds.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter in the utility closet and items stored on the floor. Instructed to organize and elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 15-20 live small flies flying around in the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the rear exit door with a one inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to repair or replace the door strip at the bottom and make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a minor leak on the pipe that is located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and remove standing water to prevent pest/insect breeding grounds.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter in the utility closet and items stored on the floor. Instructed to organize and elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation not operable in girls and boys washrooms. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tiles in the (green) classroom. Found peeling paint on the wall behind the garbage and window sill can in the kitchen. Instructed manager to replace and maintain ceiling tiles and scrape and paint walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the walls behind the hot holding unit with food debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed garbage receptacle with food debris, cereal, milk, and not covered in kitchen. Receptacles shall be covered if they contain food residue and are not in continuous use.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls in office, classroom and window near rear north exit door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed missing outlet cover along wall in office and stained ceiling tiles in staff washroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in classroom and debris on floor inside furnace and utility closets. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head stored in mop pail inside utility closet. Instructed manager to properly hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic utensils improperly stored in kitchen area. Utensils must be covered and/or stored with handles up to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of refrigerator with some splatter residue. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items/articles stored on floor in utility closet. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor in furnace room not clean of debris. Must clean/maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observe no employee health policy on site. Instructed to implement a policy where all managers, food and conditional employees acknowledge their responsibilities in reporting any illnesses they may incur that is transmissible through foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 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: Observe no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all necessary supplies to handle such events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  8. 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: Floors not clean of debris in furnace room.must clean.

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in furnace room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove soiled water in mop pail and store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  11. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-compartment sink.

  12. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Install 3-compartment sink with hot and cold running water an attached metal drainboard.

  13. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Install 3-compartment sink with hot and cold running water an attached metal drainboard.

    • 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: No pest control log book available. Premises must be serviced by a licensed exterminator. Log book must include pest control license, msds sheets of chemicals used, and map of treated areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in refrigerator and metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.