Amazing Grace Kids Palace
2368 E 69th St, Chicago, IL 60649
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 6, 2026
Amazing Grace Kids Palace was last inspected on March 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
March 6, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a minor leak at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and debris in prep area and storage areas. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: All ceilings and fan in prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Mechanical ventilation in need of repair. Instructed to correct to maintain good ventilation and eliminate dust and build up.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation unit in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain clean
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the handsink in the rear employee washroom draining slowly; instructed to correct so that sink drains properly.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in the employee washrooms; instructed to provide receptacles with covers.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed some cleaning needed to the floor behind the stove and in corner areas; clean where needed. Observed dust on some of the ventilation fans in the washroom; remove dust from fans where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects (spiders) on glue boards and in corners instructed to clean and replace soiled glue boards.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Lid in adult bathroom needed on garbage can. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors along wall bases in kitchen and classrooms in need of cleaning. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained and/or missing ceiling tiles in rear of facility. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear door (purple room) with 1/4"gap underneath. Instructed manager to rodent proof/seal gap to prevent entry of unwanted pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items, supplies, equipment stored on floor in 2 front closets and supply room. Instructed manager to elevate items off floor and remove unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed insect debris in window sills throughout the facility. Instructed manager to detail clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in rear of facility. Observed missing drawer front on cabinets in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no original or valid certified food manager credentials on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager that the original credentials must be on site at all times while tcs foods are being prepared. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap o bottom right corner of rear exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained, damaged and missing ceiling tiles in classroom areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide and maintain all supplies for clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in employee lounge washroom. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sinks in prep and classroom areas. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained and damaged ceiling tiles in classroom areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies (disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, disposable mop) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies (disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, disposable mop) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed about 10-15 live ants located in the pre-school room located behind shelves and under the carpet. Instructed to clean and sanitize the 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
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter (school supplies) on the ground in various closets. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter and elevate all stock at least 6 inches from the ground.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed walls in the food prep area with coving deattached. Instructed to attach coving and make coving tight fitting. Observed cracks and cevices in the walls located in various classrooms. Instructed to seal all cracks and cevices.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed accumulated debris on the floor under and around the 3 compartment sink and in classrooms located behind the shelves and under the rugs. Instructed to clean and sanitize along the walls and in all corners and under all rugs in classrooms
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor accumulated debris on tables and chairs located in the classrooms. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floor tile behind the stove and grease receptor in the kitchen are stained; instructed to replace floor tile. Clean floor under the three comp sink in the kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean the wall around and ledge above the hand sink and three comp sink in the kitchen. Observed the wall base board in the front storage room along the window and behind the cabinet is in poor repair; must repair wall base board. Observed water stained ceiling tile in some classrooms, the staff room and rear storage room; must replace tile where needed. Observed a hole in the wall in the corner near the center exit door; seal small hole in the wall.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: One light bulb in the kitchen is out; must replace blown bulb. No light shields found on the sets of kitchen lights; must provide light shields for both sets of lights in the kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The utility sink in the rear storage room is clogged; must unclog the utility sink in the closet.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to organize and maintain the front storage room and the large rear storage room; remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Found no light shields on the lights in the kitchen area; must provide light shields for the lights in the kitchen.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean counter tops in the kitchen to remove spills.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the laundry room and the utility closets to remove debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must organize utility rooms to prevent harborage.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Remove rust from the grease trap at the 3 compartment sink
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the rear storage area and laundary area,along wall base and corners
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide lightb shield covers in the kitchen area
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Must provide soap and paper towels in the childerns washroom near the rear storage area
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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: Must provide a pest control log book with the required documents such as pest control license,techican license,materia1l data,and map locator,serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Has no outside dumpster service,must provide,serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Has no city of chicago food sanitation certificate on site,must provide,serious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Remove rust from the grease trap at the 3 compartment sink
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the rear storage area and laundary area,along wall base and corners
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide lightb shield covers in the kitchen area
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