Amazing Grace Kids Palace

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Inspections

1. Mar 6, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2. Oct 2, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     ALL CEILINGS AND FAN IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION AND ELIMINATE DUST AND BUILD UP.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

3. Oct 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STOVE AND IN CORNER AREAS; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON SOME OF THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOM; REMOVE DUST FROM FANS WHERE NEEDED.

4. Nov 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS (SPIDERS) ON GLUE BOARDS AND IN CORNERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE SOILED GLUE BOARDS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     LID IN ADULT BATHROOM NEEDED ON GARBAGE CAN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN AND CLASSROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

5. Jan 25, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED STAINED AND/OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jan 4, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL OR VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CREDENTIALS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE ORIGINAL CREDENTIALS MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED REAR DOOR (PURPLE ROOM) WITH 1/4"GAP UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF/SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ITEMS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN 2 FRONT CLOSETS AND SUPPLY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED MISSING DRAWER FRONT ON CABINETS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED INSECT DEBRIS IN WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

7. Dec 8, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" GAP O BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

8. Mar 20, 2020 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE LOUNGE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

9. Apr 23, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

10. Apr 15, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10-15 LIVE ANTS LOCATED IN THE PRE-SCHOOL ROOM LOCATED BEHIND SHELVES AND UNDER THE CARPET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER (SCHOOL SUPPLIES) ON THE GROUND IN VARIOUS CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 OBSERVED WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH COVING DEATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH COVING AND MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING. OBSERVED CRACKS AND CEVICES IN THE WALLS LOCATED IN VARIOUS CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CEVICES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CLASSROOMS LOCATED BEHIND THE SHELVES AND UNDER THE RUGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER ALL RUGS IN CLASSROOMS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON TABLES AND CHAIRS LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

11. Jan 19, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      THE FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE STOVE AND GREASE RECEPTOR IN THE KITCHEN ARE STAINED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILE. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN THE WALL AROUND AND LEDGE ABOVE THE HAND SINK AND THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED THE WALL BASE BOARD IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WINDOW AND BEHIND THE CABINET IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR WALL BASE BOARD. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN SOME CLASSROOMS, THE STAFF ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM; MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE CORNER NEAR THE CENTER EXIT DOOR; SEAL SMALL HOLE IN THE WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      ONE LIGHT BULB IN THE KITCHEN IS OUT; MUST REPLACE BLOWN BULB. NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOUND ON THE SETS OF KITCHEN LIGHTS; MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR BOTH SETS OF LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM IS CLOGGED; MUST UNCLOG THE UTILITY SINK IN THE CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND THE LARGE REAR STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

12. Sep 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA; MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN.

13. Nov 10, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM AND THE UTILITY CLOSETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST ORGANIZE UTILITY ROOMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

14. Dec 2, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND LAUNDARY AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHTB SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA

15. Oct 22, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE CHILDERNS WASHROOM NEAR THE REAR STORAGE AREA

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SUCH AS PEST CONTROL LICENSE,TECHICAN LICENSE,MATERIA1L DATA,AND MAP LOCATOR,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      HAS NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER SERVICE,MUST PROVIDE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE,MUST PROVIDE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND LAUNDARY AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHTB SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA