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CENTERS FOR NEW HORIZONS

4301 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60653
18
Total Inspections
5.6%
Pass Rate
17
Failures

Inspection History

Apr 25, 2025

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
|ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINKS, 3 COMP SINK AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF ALL CABINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.;;50|HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

Mar 29, 2024

Result: Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE FAUCET KNOB.;;|INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE FAUCET KNOB. THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE FIRST HANDSINK IN THE CHERRYWOOD CLASSROOM WASHROOM DID NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED 15 SECONDS;;|INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL UNDER THE SINK. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE KITCHEN OVER THE THREE COMP SINK;;|INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE FIRST SINK IN THE SAGEWOOD CLASSROOM WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR;;|REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE FIRST HANDSINK IN THE WATER INDIGO CLASSROOM WASHROOM DID NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED 15 SECONDS;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPS SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING

Nov 15, 2023

Result: Fail
6 violations
Key Violations:
|INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE FAUCET KNOB.;;|INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLE. (THE SINK CAN BE FILLED AS REQUIRED FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING, THERE ARE TWO FAUCETS AT THE SINK) OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE FIRST SINK IN THE SAGEWOOD CLASSROOM WASHROOM NOT WORKING;;|MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB. (TWO SINKS LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM).;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE FIRST FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS STRIPPED;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE FIRST HANDSINK IN THE WATER INDIGO CLASSROOM WASHROOM DID NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED 15 SECONDS;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED

Nov 8, 2022

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING;;|INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.;;|INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.;;|INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. (TWO SINKS LOCATED IN THIS WASHROOM).;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND ONE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM AREA OF CLASSROOM 217 (HONEYBELLS) LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM AREA;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE KITCHEN;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Dec 1, 2021

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE STOVE TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN PANTRY. CLEAN AROUND CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

May 27, 2020

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH AND MAINTAIN.;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Apr 30, 2019

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL AT CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA OR PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR BULBS OF SAME AREA.;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS WHERE MISSING IN CLASSROOM REFRIGERATORS.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN UTILITY CLOSETS.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Mar 29, 2018

Result: Fail
2 violations
Key Violations:
38|VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observe low water pressure for hot water at the counter 1 compartment sink in Sunbird room. Observed timer not properly set on metered faucet on kids hand sink on left. Faucet runs for approximately 6 seconds. Faucet must run continuously for minimum of 15 seconds to allow for proper hand washing. Must repair and maintain same.;;41|PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed items stored directly on floor in storage room on 2nd floor. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor. Must maintain same.

Mar 22, 2018

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
29|PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report: 2088423, dated 9/19/17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #30 LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. #34 REMOVE PEELING PAINT, SEAL AND REPAINT FLOOR IN KITCHEN. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN. #35 REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD ALONG WALL NEAR WHITE EXPOSED SINK IN RIVER INDIGO CLASSROOM. #38 REPAIR HOT WATER TIMED FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN WATER INDIGO ROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. #41 ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE ALL ITEMS IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK IN STORAGE AREA NEAR KITCHEN. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.;;3|POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed appx 50lbs of chicken at improper temperatures ranging from 105.8F-116.9F, in the hot holding unit. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 140F or higher or 40F or less at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).;;34|FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed large gap with debris around lid of floor grease trap. Must clean, sanitize, and reseal floor grease trap door to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.;;38|VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observe low water pressure for hot water at the counter 1 compartment sink in Sunbird room. Observed timer not properly set on metered faucet on kids hand sink on left. Faucet runs for approximately 6 seconds. Faucet must run continuously for minimum of 15 seconds to allow for proper hand washing. Must repair and maintain same.;;41|PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed items stored directly on floor in storage room on 2nd floor. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor. Must maintain same.

Sep 19, 2017

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
30|FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.;;34|FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS, UTILITY ROOM, WATER METER ROOM, PUMP ROOM AND ELECTRICAL ROOM. REMOVE PEELING PAINT, SEAL AND REPAINT FLOOR IN KITCHEN. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN. CLEAN AND CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD ALONG WALL NEAR WHITE EXPOSED SINK IN RIVER INDIGO CLASSROOM.;;38|VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR HOT WATER TIMED FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN WATER INDIGO ROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.;;41|PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE ALL ITEMS IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK IN STORAGE AREA NEAR KITCHEN. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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