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Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL

Amazing Grace Daycare Center

11123-11125 S Halsted St

Last inspected Oct 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Amazing Grace Daycare Center last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 14, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Jul 8, 2024 to Oct 14, 2026.
Has Amazing Grace Daycare Center ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 8, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 14, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND A HOLE ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN. -FOUND COVING MISSING AND/OR IN POOR REPAIR IN THE KITCHEN AND MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE MISSING/DAMAGED COVING TO WALL THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MAINTAIN SAME. -MUST SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE KITCHEN, CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 7, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CLASSROOM CLOSET WHERE THE KITCHEN IS LOCATED. FOUND 20 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLBASE AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN AND 6 IN THE CUBBY OF SAME CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND A HOLE ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN. -FOUND COVING MISSING AND/OR IN POOR REPAIR IN THE KITCHEN AND MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE MISSING/DAMAGED COVING TO WALL THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MAINTAIN SAME. -MUST SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE KITCHEN, CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

License

Sep 8, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 22, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FAR-RIGHT FRONT ENTRACE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP IN THE LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK CAULKING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULK AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 15, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK CAULKING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULK AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 15, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNERS OF FRONT NORTH DOOR AND REAR MIDDLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN CLASSROOMS, LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP, CLASSROOM, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 8, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON TRAP IN SOUTH FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, COOLERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CABINETS, CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN CLASSROOMS, LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP, CLASSROOM, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source

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