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CENTERS FOR NEW HORIZONS, INC

13107 S INGLESIDE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60827 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

CENTERS FOR NEW HORIZONS, INC has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 25, 2021. The most recent inspection, on February 18, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

1 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 14 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on February 18, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 29, 2024. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 18, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2025. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 20, 2023. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. License

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE SALAAM CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE. MAINTAIN SAME.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 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.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A CAP OR A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINIOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 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
  5. License

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINIOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 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
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN SALAAM CLASS ROOM.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE BAGS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES IN SALAAM CLASS ROOM,DEBRIS ON COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE IN STAFF BREAKROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN,STAFF BREAK ROOM UNDER CABINETS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AND FLOOR TILE UNDER HAND SINK IN TABIA CLASS ROOM.
  7. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN SALAAM CLASS ROOM.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE BAGS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 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)
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES IN SALAAM CLASS ROOM,DEBRIS ON COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE IN STAFF BREAKROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN,STAFF BREAK ROOM UNDER CABINETS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AND FLOOR TILE UNDER HAND SINK IN TABIA CLASS ROOM.
  8. License

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MIXING VALVE IN POOR REPAIR ON LEFT SINK IN JUA AND AMANI CLASSROOM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADJUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER TAINED CEILING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  9. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 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
  11. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HOT WATER STILL AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM OF ( SALAAMI) CLASSROOM. M UST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA STILL NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME. NO FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION
  12. License

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO SOAP DEVICE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 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.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED COOLER IN (AMANI) TODDLER CLASSROOM MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN ( RAFIKI) CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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