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Columbia Explorers

4628-4630 S Kedzie Ave

Last inspected Sep 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 18, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF EXIT DOOR IN ROOM 503. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TO THE LEFT OF TOILET IN CLASSROOM 503. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT SAID WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND HOLES IN WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN CLASSROOM 503. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT SAID WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF EXIT DOOR IN ROOM 503. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TO THE LEFT OF TOILET IN CLASSROOM 503. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT SAID WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND HOLES IN WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN CLASSROOM 503. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT SAID WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 18, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 11, 2026

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 78.4-80.1F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MAIN BUILDING, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND ALL STUDENT AND STAFF WASHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF EXIT DOOR IN ROOM 503. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TO THE LEFT OF TOILET IN CLASSROOM 503. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT SAID WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND HOLES IN WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN CLASSROOM 503. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT SAID WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 78.4-80.1F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MAIN BUILDING, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND ALL STUDENT AND STAFF WASHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF EXIT DOOR IN ROOM 503. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TO THE LEFT OF TOILET IN CLASSROOM 503. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT SAID WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND HOLES IN WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN CLASSROOM 503. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT SAID WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 11, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 19, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 18, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 18, 2024 · Original Source

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