Daycare Above and Under 2 YearsLicence 2215901

Amazing Grace Daycare Center

11123-11125 S Halsted St, Chicago 60628

Latest verdictFailOct 7, 2026 · 6 days ago

Inspections23since Aug 13, 2013

Fail rate45.5%10 of 22 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass45%
Conditional9%
Fail45%

23 inspections from 2013 to 2026 · hover a mark

201520172019202120232025

FailOct 7, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found the lower surfaces of the cabinets in the kitchen area with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain cabinets.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found the floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the kitchen, storage and classrooms with dirt/debris and mice activity. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. Also, must clean inside the floor drain in the rear hallway of the middle classroom. -found dirt/dust build up, spider webs and debris on the vents (toilet rooms, classrooms and kitchen) in the windowsills and on the walls/ceiling. Instructed to clean walls and vents throughout. Maintain same.
PassSep 8, 2025LicenseRisk 1 (High)
PassJul 22, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
FailJul 15, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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).
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
PassJul 15, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
FailJul 8, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed dead mouse on trap in south furnace room. Instructed manager to remove, clean and sanitize all areas.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 80 mice droppings scattered on floor, electrical outlets, cabinets, shelving units and invoices in prep area, on floor, toy and art supply shelves in classrooms, on floor inside storage closets in classrooms, over 20 rat droppings on floor near refrigerator and under 3-compartment sink in prep area and utility sink in utility closet, several flying insects in washroom, prep, and classroom areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/4" gap on bottom left corners of front north door, rear middle door, and rear south door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  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.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking drainpipe under rear hand washing sink in infant room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
PassAug 11, 2023LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found dirt/debris inside cabinet under 2-compartment sink in infant room. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Found there to be no backflow prevention device on the utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
3. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Found there to be no self closing device on the staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found damaged baseboards along walls in prep area, openings in walls in north washroom, openings and peeling paint in ceiling of middle washroom, openings around pipe fittings along wall in infant storage room, missing ceiling tles in south washroom. Instructed managerto repair walls and ceilings in all areas.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found dirt/debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, storage, and furnace room areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found mop stored inside the mop bucket. Instructed the manager to store hanging up for proper air drying when not in use. Maintain.
PassOct 26, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed debris inside cabinet under 2-compartment sink in infant room. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, storage, and furnace room areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed damaged baseboards along walls in prep area, openings in walls in north washroom, openings and peeling paint in ceiling of middle washroom, openings around pipe fittings along wall in infant storage room, missing ceiling tles in south washroom. Instructed managerto repair walls and ceilings in all areas.
FailOct 18, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 40 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in prep area, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor inside closet in north classroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed debris inside cabinet under 2-compartment sink in infant room. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed damaged baseboards along walls in prep area, openings in walls in north washroom, openings and peeling paint in ceiling of middle washroom, openings around pipe fittings along wall in infant storage room, missing ceiling tles in south washroom. Instructed managerto repair walls and ceilings in all areas.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, storage, and furnace room areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
No verdictAug 12, 2022Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassAug 11, 2021License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed ventilation hood in kitchen operable only when lights are turned off. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
FailAug 2, 2021LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed yellow liquid in clear plastic containers in kitchen not labeled. Instructed manager to label all containers with common name when contents are removed from the original container.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximately 50-100 mice droppings throughout the facility in storage areas, children's cubicles, kitchen floor and along walls and corners of facility. Instructed manager to remove droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain. Aslo instructed manager to consult with pest control technician. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
3. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed facility using a quaternary ammonia sanitizer for 3 compartment sink while using chlorine test strips to test proper concentration. Instructed manager to provide the correct concentration test strips for the corresponding sanitizer. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued
4. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed an accumulation of items stored on floor in storage closets. Instructed manager to remove unnecessary items and elevate essential items at least 6" inches off floor and maintain.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed ventilation hood in kitchen operable only when lights are turned off. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
ConditionalSep 23, 2019License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed procedure in place . However must provide all necessary items in policy ,including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation
FailSep 16, 2019LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed (pic) has no employee health policy for employee health priority foundation issued 7-38-010
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed procedure in place . However must provide all necessary items in policy ,including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Evidence of improper pest control. 41 mice droppings on premises under 3- compartment sink, along cooler inprep area, under storage table in prep area and storage closet. Instructed to clean/sanitize all areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation violation isuued 7-38-020(a)
ConditionalNov 16, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to implement a policy where all managers, food and conditional employees acknowledges their responsibilities in reporting any illnesses they may incur that is transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all necessary suppies to handle such events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage or posters at none of the hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide handwashing signs to all hand washing sinks. Maintain same.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Water stained ceiling tiles in the rear adult toilet room in the infant's room. Instructed to replace. 6-501.114 clutter in the storage and classrooms. Instructed to eliminate clutter, remove all unnecessary items and organize all areas. 6-501.13 instructed to clean and maintain floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment to remove all dirt and debris.
PassNov 2, 2017LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors not clean of debris around mop sink.must clean/maintain.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Door attachment in poor repair broke off at rear door on infant side rear door.must repair.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Cold water handle hard to open in kids washroom.must repair.
PassJul 25, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean all cubbies in classrooms, shelving units, storage containers, and cabinets in kitchen.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and classroom areas.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Seal loose baseboards along north wall in north classroom. Seal all openings along baseboards, around pipe fittings, electrical outlets, conduits, etc in all areas.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Tighten loose faucet and repair leaking drainpipe on sink in washroom in south classroom. Increase cold water pressure at sink in childrens washroom in middle classroom. Repair leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink.
5. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Store all stock away from walls and corners in classroom areas for easy cleaning and pest control.
FailJul 21, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 14
  Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
  Previous serious violation not corrected from report #1946228 on 7-7-16:18-following mice activity found in north classroom: observed 30 mice droppings scattered on shelves near water cooler, 15 mice droppings on floor along north wall, 20 mice droppings on floor under shelving unit along south wall. Following mice activity found in middle classroom: observed 30 mice droppings on floor along walls and corners near bulk water containers in northwest corner, 10 mice droppings on floor in southeast corner under electrical box and near unused water fountain, 10 mice droppings on floor in corner near diaper changing area. Following mice droppings found in infant room, 20 mice droppings on bottom shelves of changing table, 15 mice droppings on floor in southeast corner near water heater in furnace room. Following mice activity noted in kitchen, 5 mice droppings scattered on dry storage shelves, 5 mice droppings inside cabinets near stove. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Critical violation 7-42-090
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean all cubbies in classrooms, shelving units, storage containers, and cabinets in kitchen.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and classroom areas.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Seal loose baseboards along north wall in north classroom. Seal all openings along baseboards, around pipe fittings, electrical outlets, conduits, etc in all areas.
5. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Tighten loose faucet and repair leaking drainpipe on sink in washroom in south classroom. Increase cold water pressure at sink in childrens washroom in middle classroom. Repair leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink.
6. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Store all stock away from walls and corners in classroom areas for easy cleaning and pest control.
FailJul 7, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Observed 50 mice droppings on shelves and canned goods on shelving unit near exposed sink, 20 mice droppings on floor along stove and refrigerator, 10 mice droppings on top of toaster oven, 10 mice droppings inside storage container near syrup and applesauce, 5 mice droppings inside cabinets under counter in kitchen, 15 mice droppings on floor along north wall in n north classroom, 15 mice droppings on floor near water heater in furnace room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020
2. 22
  Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
  No chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration. Serious violation 7-38-030
3. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean all cubbies in classrooms, shelving units, storage containers, and cabinets in kitchen.
4. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and classroom areas.
5. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Seal loose baseboards along north wall in north classroom. Seal all openings along baseboards, around pipe fittings, electrical outlets, conduits, etc in all areas.
6. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Tighten loose faucet and repair leaking drainpipe on sink in washroom in south classroom. Increase cold water pressure at sink in childrens washroom in middle classroom.
7. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Store all stock away from walls and corners in classroom areas for easy cleaning and pest control.
PassDec 11, 2015License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Corrected.
FailDec 4, 2015LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Observed 6 mouse droppings in the kitchen behind the stove and fridge nearest the stove. Observed 35 droppings in the storage closet in the yell0w room. Observed 1 live roach in the kitchen near the stove. Remove droppings and clean affected areas. Work with licensed pest control to eliminate all pest activity. Serious violati0n 7-38-020.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Observed unclean floors in the following areas: around the hot water heater, in the closet in the yellow room, and in the corners of the kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Observed a leak at the waste piping of the two compartment sink. Instructed to repair leak.
4. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Observed clutter in closet in the yellow room. Instructed to store items in a way to prevent clutter.
PassAug 22, 2013License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Seal all openings around pipe fittings in upper wall and along baseboard in infant storage room. Seal loose baseboards in north classroom. Seal all openings in walls and ceilings, along baseboards, around pipe fittings, in all areas.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Provide adequate ventilation above stove (blows fuse when turned on).
FailAug 13, 2013LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Observed 10-15 mice droppings on floor in furnace room, 10-15 mice droppings along wall behind cubbies in infant room, 2 mice droppings under toy shelves along north wall in infant room, 15-20 mice droppings on floor in corner near changing area in middle classroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Rear door in infant room not rodent proofed, observed 1/4" gap along left side and bottom of door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued.
2. 31
  Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
  Elevate all lunch trays and cups off floor in infant storage room.
3. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean interior and exterior of all cubbies and toy shelves.
4. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Clean floors along walls and in all corners in furnace room, storage, and classroom areas.
5. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Seal all openings around pipe fittings in upper wall and along baseboard in infant storage room. Seal loose baseboards in north classroom. Seal all openings in walls and ceilings, along baseboards, around pipe fittings, in all areas.
6. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Provide adequate lighting on kitchen.
7. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Provide adequate ventilation above stove (blows fuse when turned on).
8. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Remove unused equipment in storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

3819×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
5515×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
346×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
356×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
495×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
415×
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
514×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
334×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2215901 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.