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GRANDMA MARIE'S LEARNING CENTER LLC/GMLC

5828-5830 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

GRANDMA MARIE'S LEARNING CENTER LLC/GMLC has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 4, 2022. The most recent inspection, on September 17, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 16, 2024. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 January 18, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 16 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 16, 2025. 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.

9 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
  3. License

    5 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN YELLOW AND BLUE ROOMS
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE TAPE COVERING CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS IN GREEN ROOM,KID'S TOILET ROOM AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY AND GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON BULBS IN GREEN,YELLOW AND BLUE ROOMS IF NOT SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN YELLOW,BLUE AND TODDLERS 2'S ROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY AND GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
  5. License

    7 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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)
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN YELLOW,BLUE AND TODDLERS 2'S ROOMS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN BOTH STAFF TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN INFANTS ROOM BEHIND ROCKING CHAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY AND GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS IN MOPSINK CLOSET IN YELLOW ROOM.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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.
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG LEDGES, WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  8. License

    0 infractions

  9. License

    0 infractions

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