Gilchrist-marchman Child Development Center
1312 S RACINE AVE, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare Above And Under 2 Years)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2314038
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Inspections
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May 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND WITH A 1/2" GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOUBLE DOORS AND A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH THE DOORS MAKING DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF IT TO PREVENT SPLASHING ON TO THE UTENSILS STORED ON THE 2/3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THERE'S A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM BY THE BREAKROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT BLOWN ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 31, 2024 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANUP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN STAFF WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOUBLE EXIT DOORS NEAR MOON ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 4, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUNCTIONALITY(VISIBLE READING) OF EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE READING DEVICE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
INVERT DISHES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ON SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 17, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND TOP OF WALK IN COOLER WITH OLD RAGS. MUST REMOVE CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE A VALID CERTFICATE TO VIEW AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM MILK WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND KEEP DRY.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 15, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS(DUST BUILDUP).
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 15, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS(DUST BUILDUP).
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 28, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 22, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATORS NOT ON. INSTD TO BE ON AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED/NON WORKING EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING (NON-WORKING HAND DRYERS) IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME UNITS OR PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TOILET ROOMS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST/DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ICE MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER BACKFLOW PREVENTOR. PROVIDE SAME OR REMOVE UNIT. SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.
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Serious
Critical
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Apr 3, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Fail.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.