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Sep 8, 2025
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0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL
Amazing Grace Daycare Center
11123-11125 S Halsted St
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5 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jul 22, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FAR-RIGHT FRONT ENTRACE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP IN THE LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK CAULKING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULK AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 15, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK CAULKING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULK AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 15, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNERS OF FRONT NORTH DOOR AND REAR MIDDLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN CLASSROOMS, LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP, CLASSROOM, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 8, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON TRAP IN SOUTH FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, COOLERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CABINETS, CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN CLASSROOMS, LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP, CLASSROOM, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source