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Horizon Science Academy

2456 N Mango AVE, Chicago, IL 60639

School ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 14, 2026

Horizon Science Academy was last inspected on September 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 14, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 paperwork
  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Noted bottom surface of 1 door refrigerator rusted. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed sensor not working at hand sinks in boys toilet room kindergarten side and in staff women's toilet room by office.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all employees must show a valid proof of training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all employees must show a valid proof of training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks in empoyee washrooms. Must provide

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings on wall behind hand washing sink in rear dishwashing area. Must seal openings and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the milk cooler in the serving area to remove spills.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the back of the faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Conditional

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      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: No vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall to the left of the 3 comp sink in the dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair low (hot) water pressure at hand sink inside 2nd floor girls washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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)

  14. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

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

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lid of grease trap.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing and damaged floor tiles in lunch room near milk in cooler and on stair case.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shields in dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met for employees.must enroll and maintain.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.