License
Sep 17, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 17, 2026 · Original Source
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL
Grandma Marie's Learning Center LLC/Gmlc
5828-5830 S Western Ave
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsCanvass
Jun 16, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDSINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM AND OVER THE HANDSINK ON THE LEFT SIDE IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT WHERE NEEDED.
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, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source
License
Dec 16, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN YELLOW AND BLUE ROOMS
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WOOD FLOORING IN YELLOW AND BLUE ROOMS,HOLE IN WALL BEHIND KIDS WHITE TOILET ROOM DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILE IN INFANTS TOILET ROOM,HOLES IN CEILING IN GREEN ROOM.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON BULBS IN GREEN,YELLOW AND BLUE ROOMS IF NOT SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Jan 26, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN YELLOW,BLUE AND TODDLERS 2'S ROOMS.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN YELLOW & BLUE ROOMS,LOOSE WALL BASE IN TODDLERS 2'S ROOM NEAR HAND SINK & YELLOW ROOM NEAR TOY SHELF.
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, Jan 26, 2024 · Original Source
License
Jan 18, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON INTERIOR BRACKET OF 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- DEAD INSIDE OF LOWER CABINET OF SAME ALSO,APPX. 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO & BEHIND TABLE,ON FLOOR NEXT TO BLOCKS AND INSIDE OF SAME,ON FLOOR NEXT TO STORAGE CABINET IN YELLOW ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD ROACH.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/18/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN BOTH STAFF TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN YELLOW & BLUE ROOMS,LOOSE WALL BASE IN TODDLERS 2'S ROOM NEAR HAND SINK & YELLOW ROOM NEAR TOY SHELF.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN YELLOW,BLUE AND TODDLERS 2'S ROOMS.
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, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 17, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOORS AT THE FRONT IN POOR REPAIR 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM (WORN WEATHER STRIPPING). MUST SEAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source