The Garden of Heaven Childcare Academy Inc.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 1, 2026 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors, window seal and shelving by the rear exit doors to remove debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted and/or proof of certified manager on duty as required. Instructed manager that a original city sanitation certificae must be post and certified manager on duty. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Apr 2, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.13 : observed no drainboard at 3- compartment sink must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust build up from daisies,tulips i & ii,sunflower rooms-shelving units & window sills.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in staff break room,diaper closet.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace in kitchen-damaged ceiling above ventilation hood.staff break room-gap in wall base next to large refrigerator.tulips i & ii- stained ceiling tiles.butter cups kids toilet room-damaged floor tile & hole in lower wall base in between hand sinks.butter cups adults toilet room-hole in lower wall base next to toilet.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : 6-501.13 : must clean dust build up from floor under lockers,kitchen,tulips i & ii room

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must repair or replace burntout lights in tulips ii and basement staff toilet room.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Mar 20, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings in dry food & paper storage -lower white platic shelving unit.& on floor near wall vent.staff break room-on floor in front of & next to small refrigerator & in between file cabinets.class room'office supply-on lower shelving unit.buttercups toilet room-in lower vanity of last sink.rose room-on ledge behind cubbies & rocking chair.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/20/25.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no drainboard at 3- compartment sink must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from daisies,tulips i & ii,sunflower rooms-shelving units & window sills.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace in kitchen-damaged ceiling above ventilation hood.staff break room-gap in wall base next to large refrigerator.tulips i & ii- stained ceiling tiles.butter cups kids toilet room-damaged floor tile & hole in lower wall base in between hand sinks.butter cups adults toilet room-hole in lower wall base next to toilet.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in dry food & paper storage,staff break room,class room/office supply,supply closet,diaper closet.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from floor under lockers,kitchen,tulips i & ii room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout light in tulips ii and basement staff toilet room.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Apr 3, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (B-D) Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT & COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN ROSE'S ROOM.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) : must provide thermometers for new refigerator in kitchen and sunflower room.

     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: : 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of front entry door and sunflower front door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust build up from daisies-cubbies and window sills,butter cups-shelving units,sunflower-shelving units

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged flooring at front door in sunflower room,floor tiles broken in kids toilet room next to kitchen & rose's room,ceiling in poor repair at ventilation hood in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor in art & pamper storage,mopsink closet and dry food storage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 : must remove wet mop from bucket and hang to dry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 : observed no mechanical ventilation in staff toilet room in basement must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Mar 18, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace observed slow drain at hand sink in kitchen ,low hot & cold water pressure at hand sink in rose's room.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use utensils being sanitized at 0.0 ppm's at 3- compartment sink.observed no sanitizer in last compartment while dishes are being washed, rinsed and air dried.instructed employee on how to set up sink properly.(priority 7-38-025)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for new refigerator in kitchen and sunflower room.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 4- probe thermometers for taking internal temperatures of tcs foods not operable. Instructed to provide working probe thermometers and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

     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 evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings inside of all 3- lower vanity of handsink for kids next to kitchen. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/18/24.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     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: Observed a gap along bottom of front entry door and sunflower front door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from daisies-cubbies and window sills,butter cups-shelving units,sunflower-shelving units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged flooring at front door in sunflower room,floor tiles broken in kids toilet room next to kitchen & rose's room,ceiling in poor repair at ventilation hood in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor in art & pamper storage,mopsink closet and dry food storage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove wet mop from bucket and hang to dry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in staff toilet room in basement must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs ready to eat foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken noodles,baked apples,milk)must be on site at all times.manager arrived on site at 11:30 a.m.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Oct 12, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed standing water inside the milk refrigerator. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors under the 3 comp sink in poor repair and oberver peeling paint above the stove. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: The filter above the stove found dusty. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Feb 15, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY AND SUNFLOWER DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DIAPER ,SUPPLY.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN STAFF BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Feb 7, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   4 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed water temperature at hand sinks in prep area,class rooms and toilet rooms ranging from 83.1f-89.6f. Must have hot water temperature at 100.0f .must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood source

     Food was accepted at an unsafe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooked and cold tcs foods received from catering company at improper temperature of chicken nuggets 116.6 & 126.0f and cold garden salad at 58.3f on prep table and being placed in oven.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f and hot foods at 135.0f or above. Appx. 12lbs. $40.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 12)

     Food received at proper temperature

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #12.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #12.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 20 or more mice droppings on floor next to and behind toy shelf in lillies room and on floor behind a bucket and next to hot water tank in tulips room furnance room.must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/7/22.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     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: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front entry and sunflower doors.must make doors tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on all toy shelves and cubbies in all class rooms.

     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 lids on garbage cans in staff toilet rooms. Must 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: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in tulips room,holes in walls at hand sinks outside of toilet rooms near kitchen, under mop sink,next to toilet in tulips staff.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on wall in daisies room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elvate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in diaper ,supply,furnace and food storage areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation in staff basement toilet room.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Feb 5, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves in pantry.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at mop sink and pipe at vanity in e-learning toilet room,low hot water pressure at last sink in kids toilet room (near kitchen)

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling above ventilation hood in kitchen. Instructed manager 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: Must seal gap at front window and window sill.must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in e-learning room,damaged ceiling in sunflower & roses room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and soiled light shield in kitchen. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Dec 22, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more mice droppings on floor on both sides of dish machines,in lower cabinet of vanity at hand sinks outside of toilet room,on floor next to front desk,in between crack of front window sill ledge,along wall base behind stroller,on floor in mop sink closet.also,a dead mouse in between crack of front window ledge. Must remove droppings and dead mouse.clean and sanitize area.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/22/20.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

      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: Observed an appx. "1/2" gap in right corner of playground door.must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves in pantry.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from window sills and cubbies in e-learning room.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at mop sink and pipe at vanity in e-learning toilet room,low hot water pressure at last sink in kids toilet room (near kitchen)

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must seal gap at front window and window sill.must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in e-learning room,damaged ceiling in sunflower & roses room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in supply rooms,cot storage,mop sink closet,pantry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Aug 15, 2019 Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found the far left washbowl in the rear toilet room on the infant side with no hot water. Instructed to provide and maintain. -the left wash bowl outside the toilet room in the rear (far right) classroom leaks at the p-trap. Also, the same sink has low hot water pressure. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the staff toilet rooms with no receptacles. Instructed to provide receptacles with lids/covers. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned