Daycare (2 - 6 Years) · Chicago, IL

Graham Cracker's Daycare Center Inc

10650 S Michigan Ave

Last inspected Nov 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Graham Cracker's Daycare Center Inc last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 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?: 5 inspections on record, from Oct 11, 2023 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has Graham Cracker's Daycare Center Inc ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 11, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Canvass

Nov 5, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND STAFF'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 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

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s Notes

FOOD HANDLER WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Sep 3, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DOOR STRIP AT THE BOTTOM AND 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE PIPE THAT IS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REMOVE STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST/INSECT BREEDING GROUNDS.

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

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

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, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source

License

Aug 25, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15-20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST 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

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE PIPE THAT IS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REMOVE STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST/INSECT BREEDING GROUNDS.

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

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

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, Aug 25, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 12, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source

License

Oct 11, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE (GREEN) CLASSROOM. FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GARBAGE AND WINDOW SILL CAN IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND SCRAPE AND PAINT WALLS.

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 11, 2023 · Original Source