THE GRAND CHILD CARE CENTER, INC.

5945 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Children's Services Facility

20 inspections

CanvassApr 23, 2026
0 infractions
LicenseFeb 28, 2025
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 30, 2024
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 25, 2024
2 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD SERVICE AT TIMES OF INSPECTION. LUNCH WAS SERVED EARLIER. FACILITY STATED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO AVAILABLE DURING BREAKFAST AND LUNCH.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PREMISES IS CURRENTLY USING CITY OF CHICAGO GARBAGE CANS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
CanvassApr 23, 2024
3 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9AM AFTER 40 MINUTES ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT KIDS HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 64.5F-90.4F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PREMISES IS CURRENTLY USING CITY OF CHICAGO GARBAGE CANS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
LicenseMar 9, 2023
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionJul 12, 2022
1 infraction
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJul 5, 2022
4 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - FOUND A DEAD MOUSE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DEAD MOUSE AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PREMISES IS CURRENTLY USING CITY OF CHICAGO GARBAGE CANS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2/19/2021 REPORT #2484917 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-501.114) OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITES 6INCHES OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #56 (6-501.14) OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
LicenseFeb 19, 2021
5 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE MILK REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE CHILDREN'S EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITES 6INCHES OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE CLASSROOMS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
License Re-InspectionMay 15, 2019
1 infraction
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
LicenseMay 8, 2019
4 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PREMISES IS CURRENTLY USING CITY OF CHICAGO GARBAGE CANS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionJan 30, 2018
1 infraction
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
CanvassJan 23, 2018
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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION AND PREMISES HAD NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE IN 2016 AND 2017. MANAGER STATED THAT ONLY ONCE YEAR PEST SERVICE PROVIDED. PROVIDED RECEIPT OF LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE DONE ON 5/12/2016. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PROVIDE PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
  - OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST PAPERS/KITS ON SITE FOR DISHWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST PAPERS/KITS TO MEASURE ACCURATE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  - OBSERVED DISHWASHING FACILITY NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED INACCESSIBILITY TO USE HOT WATER (HOT WATER LINE WAS CUT OFF) AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT SAME 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
- 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  - OBSERVED NO WATER DRAINING/CLOGGED DRAIN AT THE CHILDREN'S EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED HEAVY WATER LEAKING UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
LicenseMar 14, 2017
5 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN TOILET ROOM.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN CLASS ROOMS,TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN TOILET ROOM.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN CLASS ROOMS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT
CanvassJun 7, 2016
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT FRONT FLOOR, AND FOOD PREP AREA)
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT IN THE FRONT CLASSROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
LicenseMar 4, 2015
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR CLASSROOM AREAS.
License Re-InspectionFeb 4, 2013
1 infraction
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - VIOLATION STILL PENDING
License Re-InspectionJan 25, 2013
4 infractions
- 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
  - CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOTED AS STATED BELOW, DATE: 1/23/2013, INSPECTION REPORT #1321492 (24) NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS, MUST PROVIDE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO EMERGE YOUR LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, WITH A GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN BOARDS, 2ND CITATION ISSUED FOR NON COMPLIANCE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  - NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS, MUST PROVIDE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO EMERGE YOUR LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, WITH A GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN BOARDS, VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE VIOLATION #14
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR FAUCET TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA IN A NEATER FASHION, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER,
License Re-InspectionJan 23, 2013
4 infractions
- 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
  - CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOTED AS STATED BELOW, DATE: 1/15/2013, INSPECTION REPORT #1321339 (24) NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS, MUST PROVIDE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO EMERGE YOUR LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, WITH A GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN BOARDS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  - NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS, MUST PROVIDE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO EMERGE YOUR LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, WITH A GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN BOARDS, VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE VIOLATION #14
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR FAUCET TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA IN A NEATER FASHION, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, VIOLATION STILL PENDING
LicenseJan 15, 2013
2 infractions
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  - NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS, MUST PROVIDE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO EMERGE YOUR LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, WITH A GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN BOARDS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA IN A NEATER FASHION, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER