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The Grand Child Care Center, INC.

5945 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County

47cited violations
3serious tier
20inspections
9tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2220002
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025110
2024351
2023100
2022250
2021150
2019250
2018270
2017150
2016120
2015110
20134112

Inspections

  1. Apr 23, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Feb 28, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  3. Apr 30, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Apr 25, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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. Apr 23, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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. Mar 9, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Jul 12, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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. Jul 5, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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. Feb 19, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE MILK REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE CLASSROOMS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. May 15, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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. May 8, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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. Jan 30, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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. Jan 23, 2018 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 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.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. Mar 14, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN CLASS ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. Jun 7, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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)

    • Not serious Minor

      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. Mar 4, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR CLASSROOM AREAS.

  17. Feb 4, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  18. Jan 25, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      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

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR FAUCET TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      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. Jan 23, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      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

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR FAUCET TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      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. Jan 15, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      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

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.