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GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

4106 W 28TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · School

Inspection summary

GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 26, 2016. The most recent inspection, on March 6, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

2 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 4, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on February 26, 2016. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 12 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2026. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 11 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-202.16 OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON RADIATORS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON RADIATORS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 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.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE URINAL IN THE BOYS WASHROOM; REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CUBBIES,STORAGE SHELVES IN PRE-SCHOOL ROOMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN GIRL'S TOILETROOM,LOOSE STAIR TREAD LEADING TO GYM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES AND DAMAGED WALLS UNDER WINDOWS IN PREP AREA AND IN PRE-SCHOOL#1.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRE-SCHOOL #1 AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
  12. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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)
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • 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)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CUBBIES,STORAGE SHELVES IN PRE-SCHOOL AND CEILING FAN BLADES #1 & 2.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN GIRL'S TOILETROOM,LOOSE STAIR TREAD LEADING TO GYM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES AND DAMAGED WALLS UNDER WINDOWS IN PREP AREA AND IN PRE-SCHOOL#1.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRE-SCHOOL #1 AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR TO SCRAPE ALL PAINT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MIDDLE WASH BOWL IN BOYS ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. CONTINUE TO USE THE OTHER 2 SINKS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN CLASSROOMS WHERE DUST BUILD-UP IS PRESENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • WATER PRESSURE AT WASH BOWL ON NORTH WALL NEEDS REPAIRING(WATER TRICKLING). REPAIR CENTER WASH BOWL AND BROKEN URINAL IN BOY'S WASHROOM.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATORS IN THE CLASSROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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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