Grace Christian Academy was last inspected on March 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
March 6, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
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 1/4" gap at bottom corners of front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed milk crates used as shelving in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed peeling paint on radiators in kitchen. Instructed manager to remove all peeling paint and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water (53.2f) at handwashing sinks in kitchen and staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide hot water at all handwashing sinks for proper handwashing. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 at bottom corners of front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on radiators in kitchen. Instructed manager to remove all peeling paint and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE ON PREMISE FOR TRASH REMOVAL DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the wall next to the urinal in the boys washroom; remove peeling paint.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sink in staff toilet room. Instd to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Incomplete procedure/supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide all supplies specified on procedure to be used and verify disinfectant is effective against viruses, including norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CUBBIES,STORAGE SHELVES IN PRE-SCHOOL ROOMS.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN GIRL'S TOILETROOM,LOOSE STAIR TREAD LEADING TO GYM.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES AND DAMAGED WALLS UNDER WINDOWS IN PREP AREA AND IN PRE-SCHOOL#1.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRE-SCHOOL #1 AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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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: Observed evidence of appx.75 or more rodent droppings in prep area lower cabinet at 2- comp hand sink,lower storage cabinet,on floor under same storage cabinets and refrigerators,pre-school room #1-on floor next to copy machine,wall outlet near window,pre-school room #2-on floor under lunch bag storage shelf,toy shelves and cubbies,storage closet floor and shelving units,on floor along wall bases of toys and cabinets,radiators.also appx."1/2-3/4" gap in corner of front double right door.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/22/18.(serious 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: Observed no certified food managers certificate posted to view and no food manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as(chicken nuggets,hot dogs,milk,etc)must provide ,post and be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)
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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 dust build up from all cubbies,storage shelves in pre-school and ceiling fan blades #1 & 2.
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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: Must repair or replace missing floor tiles in girl's toiletroom,loose stair tread leading to gym.
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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 repair or replace missing wall bases and damaged walls under windows in prep area and in pre-school#1.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged light shield in pre-school #1 and missing light shield in prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: Ceiling in girls washroom in need of repair to scrape all paint. Correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Middle wash bowl in boys room in need of repair. Continue to use the other 2 sinks. Correct and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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: Clean the following in all classrooms where needed: all unclean microwaves, all computer desk areas with massive dust build-up, all refrigerators with spills and stains inside.
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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 all floors in classrooms where dust build-up is present.
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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: Repair all walls and ceilings in classrooms, washrooms, storage rooms and gym where chipping/peeling paint exist. Seal loose base boards in classrooms where present. Clean the walls in the 5th & 6th grade classroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Water pressure at wash bowl on north wall needs repairing(water trickling). Repair center wash bowl and broken urinal in boy's washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers for all refrigerators in the classrooms.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All storage closets for the classrooms must be organized eliminating clutter(all items stored must be properly elevated 6 inches off the floors). Clutter must also be eliminated behind teacher's desks and in all classrooms (5th & 6th grade, 3rd & 4th grade, 7th & 8th grade) where present(ist grade behind metal cabinet). Eliminate massive clutter in corner in boiler room.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.