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HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY SOUTHWEST CHICAGO

5401 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60609

School

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY SOUTHWEST CHICAGO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642777

Location recorded for this inspection · HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY SOUTHWEST CHICAGO · 5401 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Placing wet utensils on a cloth towels at 3-comp sink drain board, instructed not to use cloth in drying process.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: Disposing mop bucket waste water in kitchen's floor drain. Instructed to dispose in designated mop sink only.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624099

Location recorded for this inspection · HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY SOUTHWEST CHICAGO · 5401 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN HS PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING WHILE OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PIPING ON HANDSINK LOCATED IN HS PREP AREA LEAKING WHILE SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602897

Location recorded for this inspection · HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY SOUTHWEST CHICAGO · 5401 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CARDBOARD BOXES IN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS, AND PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580553

Location recorded for this inspection · HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY SOUTHWEST CHICAGO · 5401 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE LUNCH ROOM VENTILATION COVERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567670

Location recorded for this inspection · HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY SOUTHWEST CHICAGO · 5401 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND FAR RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN LUNCHROOM IN POOR REPAIR (HOT WATER FAUCET UNABLE TO FULLY TURN OFF). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GIRLS/UNISEX RESTROOMS, MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566671

Location recorded for this inspection · HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY SOUTHWEST CHICAGO · 5401 S WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2538169

Location recorded for this inspection · HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY SOUTHWEST CHICAGO · 5401 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD & PAPER STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OR SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537537

Location recorded for this inspection · HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY SOUTHWEST CHICAGO · 5401 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN GIRL'S (3RD-5TH)GRADE TOILET ROOMS 66.2F-81.1F AND BOTH UNISEX STAFF KITCHEN TOILET ROOMS AT 88.6F-89.9F.MUST HAVE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD & PAPER STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OR SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456323

Location recorded for this inspection · HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY SOUTHWEST CHICAGO · 5401 S WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352588

Location recorded for this inspection · HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY SOUTHWEST CHICAGO · 5401 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE STAFF UNISEX TOLIET ROOMS WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOLIET ROOMS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240379

Location recorded for this inspection · HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY SOUTHWEST CHICAGO · 5401 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE AT REAR PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER WASH TEMPERATURE, 79.0F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 110F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2105066

Location recorded for this inspection · HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY SOUTHWEST CHICAGO · 5401 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN STUDENT SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN DUSTY VENTS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60609

245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 3305928.

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