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Amazing Grace Daycare Center

Daycare

11123-11125 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

South Side

Jul 8, 2024 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Severe rodent infestation with over 80 mice droppings and 20+ rat droppings found throughout food prep and classroom areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 80 mice droppings scattered across prep area surfaces, cabinets, electrical outlets, and classroom shelves; over 20 rat droppings near refrigerator and sinks; dead mouse found on trap in furnace room.
  • Multiple flying insects observed in washroom, prep, and classroom areas; manager instructed to hire exterminator and sanitize all spaces.
  • 1/4-inch gaps at bottom of front and rear doors allow pest entry; doors need sealing.
  • Food spills, debris, and dust buildup on stove, sinks, shelving, cabinets, and coolers; peeling paint on ceilings and loose baseboards create conditions for pest harborage.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

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.

Violation code #38 — 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.

Inspection History

Amazing Grace Daycare Center has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 60% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 14, 2026.

Oct 14, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 7, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
Sep 8, 2025Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

Jul 22, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 15, 2025Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Jul 15, 2024Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 8, 2024FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Aug 11, 2023Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

6 violations
Oct 26, 2022Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 18, 2022Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
Aug 12, 2022No Entry

Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.