Pass

Centers for New Horizons

13107 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60827

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60827 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 18, 2026

Centers for New Horizons was last inspected on February 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

February 18, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: The water pressure at the hand-washing sinks in the salaam and amani classrooms is low and needs to be increased. Instructed to increase and maintain good water pressure.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Front double doors with a 1/4"-1/2" gap underneath, making doors not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof either the outer door and/or the inner door. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: The sprayer on the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen leaks profusely when the water is turned on. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Water-stained ceiling tile in the toilet room in the salaam classroom. Instructed to replace ceiling tile. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:1) observed inadequate hot holding of tcs foods. At the time of the inspection about 3 lbs of cooked turkey burgers were being held in a hot holding unit at an inadequate hot holding temperature of 97f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all hot holding tcs foods at 135f or above at all times. Food handler discarded said item during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a female food handler without an adequate hair restraint such as a cap or a hair net. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of front entrance door and motor skills room door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  3. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucet not functioning properly in unisex staff washroom. Water must run continiously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priorty foundation violation not corrected from report #2591835 on 3-29-24: 60-previous core violation not corrected from report #2572790 on 3-20-23:10-must adjust hot water hand sink faucet in staff unisex toilet room to stay on longer in left side toilet room. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of front entrance door and motor skills room door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at hand washing sinks in amai, salaam and rafiki classroom washrooms (73.1f-81.5f) instructed manager to manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucet not functioning properly in unisex staff washroom. Water must run continiously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of front entrance door and motor skills room door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no test kit for high temperature dishmachines in classrooms. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2572790 on 3-20-23:10-must adjust hot water hand sink faucet in staff unisex toilet room to stay on longer in left side toilet room. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN SALAAM CLASS ROOM.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST HOT WATER HAND SINK FAUCET IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER IN LEFT SIDE TOILET ROOM,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN AKILI TOILET ROOM.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE BAGS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES IN SALAAM CLASS ROOM,DEBRIS ON COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE IN STAFF BREAKROOM.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSETS OF AMARIE,KENYADA,AKILI,WATOTO 1,TABIA,RAFIKI,SALAAM,KIJIJI,MOP SINK CLOSET.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN,STAFF BREAK ROOM UNDER CABINETS.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AND FLOOR TILE UNDER HAND SINK IN TABIA CLASS ROOM.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust hot water hand sink faucet in staff unisex toilet room to stay on longer in left side toilet room,low water pressure at hand sink in akili toilet room.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a hand washing sign at hand sink in salaam class room.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage bags when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on lower shelves of prep tables in kitchen.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine in use in watoto 1 classroom.observed no temperature measuring device at the plate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from cubbies in salaam class room,debris on counter top underneath microwave in staff breakroom.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls in all class rooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in closets of amarie,kenyada,akili,watoto 1,tabia,rafiki,salaam,kijiji,mop sink closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor in kitchen,staff break room under cabinets.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tile in kitchen and floor tile under hand sink in tabia class room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Mixing valve in poor repair on left sink in jua and amani classroom washroom. Instructed manager to adjust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust dirt and debris on floor in utility closet. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water tained ceiling in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed both high temperature dish machine in kitchen prep area sanitizing at 126.f and 133.0f at final rinse temperature. Also dishmachine was checked for sanitizer. None dectected.pic not sure of final rinse or sanitizer . Priority violation

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  10. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hot water still at handwashing sink in washroom of ( salaami) classroom. M ust repair. Priority violation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine in kitchen prep area still not operable at this time. No final rinse temperature. Priority violation

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  11. Fail

    License · Fail

    6 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handler training for employees health. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee procedure for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide with all the necessary items,outlined in policy, including gloves, face masks, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at left handwashing sink in (salaam) classroom washroom. Hot water temperature 72.f and 83.0f at hand sink in ( kijiji) washroom. Instructed hot water at handwashing sinks must be a minimium of 100.0f. Instructed to repair. Priority violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying device at handwashing sink in kitchen prep area. Instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap device at handwashing sink in kitchen prep area. Instructed to install. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed high tempature dish machine in kitchen prep area not operable at this time,and high temperature dish machines located inside all classrooms.instructed to have dish machines working and sanitizing at final rinse of 180.0f at reinspection. Priority violation.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooler in (amani) toddler classroom maintaining improper cold temperature of 51.0f

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at hand sink in ( rafiki) classroom. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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