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HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY BELMONT CHARTER SCHOOL

2456 N Mango AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · School

Inspection summary

HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY BELMONT CHARTER SCHOOL has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 15, 2017. The most recent inspection, on September 14, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 29, 2023. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2025. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 29, 2023. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 29, 2023. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

16 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 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.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 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
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED BOTTOM SURFACE OF 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED SENSOR NOT WORKING AT HAND SINKS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM KINDERGARTEN SIDE AND IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM BY OFFICE.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN EMPOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS ON WALL BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • 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.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE MILK COOLER IN THE SERVING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED A LEAK AT THE BACK OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
  11. Suspected Food Poisoning

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK INSIDE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
  13. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • 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)
  15. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • 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)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM NEAR MILK IN COOLER AND ON STAIR CASE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
  16. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • 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)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM NEAR MILK IN COOLER AND ON STAIR CASE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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