Pass

Greater Rock Youth Development Center

718 S Independence Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60624 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 17, 2026

Greater Rock Youth Development Center was last inspected on June 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

June 17, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no operable mechanical ventilation in washrooms. Instructed manager to provide mechancal ventilation in all washrooms.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage on handsink in prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed closet connected to classroom and toilet room with supplies and miscellaneous items stored on floors. Instructed to store at least 6 inches off the floor to prevent hiding spaces for pests.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two holes in the wall near the rear exit door leading to the backyard. Instructed person in charge to enclose to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cracked floor tiles throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to repair 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 build up of grease and debris on floor behind and underneath cooking equipment (stove, fryers) in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt, grease and debris on floor behind cooking equipment in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing tile left wall near the rear exit door of the child care area. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a electrical unit coming loose from the wall near the sink in the front area near the childrens toilet room area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust on the hood ventilation filters. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods being prepared and the non food contact surfaces below.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal inside 3 compartment sink in prep area. Water is backing up into the wash and sanitize compartments. Must repair and maintain 3 compartment sink. Priority. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment improperly stored f0r air-drying underneath prep table. Instructed to invert equipment to properly drain and air dry.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal inside 3 compartment sink in prep area. Water is backing up into the wash and sanitize compartments. Must repair and maintain 3 compartment sink. Priority. 7-38-030(c). Citaiton issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles inside women's washroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  8. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

      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: No vomit or diarrhea clean up supplies or procedure on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device not located on the utility sink. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

      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: No vomit or diarrhea clean up supplies or procedure on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring device on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE 2 DOOR FREEZER (5) AND INSIDE THE BOTTOM CABINETS(30) IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device not located on the utility sink. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certification on site for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.