Gifted Children Academy

Year by year

Inspections

1. Oct 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Sep 27, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES(DUST AND DEBRIS).CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

3. Aug 11, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Feb 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Aug 19, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. May 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITTAION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES MILK, CHICKEN,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISUUED. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

7. Aug 12, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     Clean interior of microwave specially upper panel,encrusted food.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     Grimes on can opener blade,instructed to clean and maintain

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

8. Jul 19, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

9. Aug 3, 2017 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

     NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS POURED MILK,HOT COOKED CHICKEN AND MASHED POTATOES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

   • Not serious Minor

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

     NOTED RUGS ON FLOOR AT TODDLER PLAY AREAS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     NOTED FLOORS AT TODDLER PLAY AREA WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DIRT ON FLOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     NOTED VENTS IN CEILING DUSTY AT TODDLER PLAY AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

10. Feb 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CABINETS OVER 3-COMP SINK -CABINET DOORS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE(HOT WATER SIDE)NEEDS REPAIR AT EAST SIDE TODDLER AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      NOTED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE SERVING FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT FOODHANDLERS NEED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN COOKING,PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD.FOOD HANDLER COMPLIED.

11. Apr 27, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Apr 20, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      OBSERVED EXIT DOOR IN PRE-K ROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN, PRE-K AND TODDLER ROOMS 1 & 2, WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. ALSO, BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF TOILET ROOM IN TOODLER 2 ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE KITCHEN, TOILET ROOM IN TODDLER 2 ROOM, PEELING PAINT IN TOILET ROOM IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND PEELING PAINT AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TODDLER 1 ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN TOILET ROOM IN TODDLER 2 ROOM. VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN SAID TOILET ROOM. ALSO, LOOSE STEPS ON BASEMENT STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

13. Aug 20, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN(ACCUMULATION FROM CAN SHAVING),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

14. Sep 26, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOP SINKS USED AS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM INSIDE MOP SINKS, MUST BE ACCESSIBLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DUST/DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE STORAGES IN EACH CLASS ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT BY THE MOP SINK IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL