Horizon Science Academy

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Inspections

1. Sep 14, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NOTED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2. Sep 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     NOTED ORANGE WIPING CLOTHS DRAPED ON KITCHEN HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED BOTTOM SURFACE OF 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

3. Sep 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Sep 6, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Aug 29, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS RANGING FROM 75-90F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE BETWEEN 100-120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED MILK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 44-47F INSIDE OF COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COST OF $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED SENSOR NOT WORKING AT HAND SINKS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM KINDERGARTEN SIDE AND IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM BY OFFICE.

6. Aug 1, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

7. May 11, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASH SINKS INSIDE THE GIRLS 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR RESTROOMS; WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING AT 73F-78F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FOUND ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE MILK COOLER LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, AND CLEAN. FOUND OLD FOOD SPILLS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

8. May 25, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN EMPOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPENINGS ON WALL BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

9. Sep 25, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED ALL REFRIGERATION CURRENTLY NOT OPERATING (ALL UNITS UNPLUGGED / NOT IN USE). AMBEINT AIR TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F-60F. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

10. Sep 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE MILK COOLER IN THE SERVING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED A LEAK AT THE BACK OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

11. Dec 20, 2018 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINKS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE 3RD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINK'S FAUCET HANDLE IS LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

12. May 3, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK INSIDE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

13. Jun 9, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Mar 23, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT AN UNAPPROVED PORTABLE HAND SINK THAT IS LOCATED IN PREP AREA.EXTENSION WAS GRANTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK .STILL FINDING NO HAND SINK INSTALLED IN PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

15. Mar 17, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      STILL FINDING NO HAND SINK INSTALLED IN PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

    • 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

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO UPRIGHT REACH IN MILK COOLER AND IN ADJACENT ELECTRICAL ROOM TO THE LUNCHROOM.ALSO,NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.DOOR #6,9,10, & 12-LOBBY DOOR HAS A APPX."1/2" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM NEAR MILK IN COOLER AND ON STAIR CASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

16. Mar 15, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

    • 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO UPRIGHT REACH IN MILK COOLER AND IN ADJACENT ELECTRICAL ROOM TO THE LUNCHROOM.ALSO,NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.DOOR #6,9,10, & 12-LOBBY DOOR HAS A APPX."1/2" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM NEAR MILK IN COOLER AND ON STAIR CASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.