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THE GRAND CHILD CARE CENTER, INC.

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

Inspection summary

THE GRAND CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 15, 2013. The most recent inspection, on April 23, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 20 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 12, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 April 23, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 5, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 19, 2021. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on January 23, 2018. For example: DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

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.

20 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License

    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.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    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).
  5. Canvass

    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).
  6. License

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    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.
  8. Canvass

    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.
  9. License

    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.
  10. License Re-Inspection

    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.
  11. License

    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.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    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.
  13. 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 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.
  14. License

    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
  15. Canvass

    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.
  16. License

    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.
  17. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • VIOLATION STILL PENDING
  18. License Re-Inspection

    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,
  19. License Re-Inspection

    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
  20. License

    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

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