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HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY McKINLEY PARK

2245 W PERSHING RD, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · School

Inspection summary

HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY McKINLEY PARK has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 6, 2014. The most recent inspection, on May 29, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 13 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 26, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on January 26, 2023. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 15 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on May 29, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on October 29, 2018. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on January 20, 2021. For example: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to install.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN MDF CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE CATCH BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING AND STOPPED UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT SMALL CAFERTERIA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROIVE.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD BOXES 6" FROM THE FLOOR.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBESRVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE WOMENS RESTROOMS BEHIND KICHEN NEAR FRONT LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND FOOD HANDLER TRAINING EXPIRED.MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVER RECEPTACLE IN THE BOTH WOMEN STAFF RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MAINTAIN A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH WOMEN RESTROOMS.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-10.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Observed the following washbowl sinks in disrepair: In K-3rd grade girls restroom middle faucet hanging from counter/does not work, and left faucet is loose; in 4th -8th grade girls restroom the right faucet does not work. Must make all necessary repairs. Must maintain same.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Observed excessive debris and/or ice accumulation on the bottoms of refrigeration units. Must detail clean and sanitize all refrigeration interiors. Must maintain same.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Observed hot water faucet handle not secure on 3 compartment sink in prep. Must repair and maintain same.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • Observed drain line from large milk cooler (in smaller dry storage room) leading into bucket. Instructed must provide approved drainage system for this cooler. Drain line must be routed directly into floor drain. Must repair and maintain same.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Observed floor drain under 3 compartment sink without proper drain cover. Must cover all open drains to prevent pest entry. Must maintain. Observed several broken/damaged tiles on floor in prep area. Must repair and maintain same.
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE WALL NEXT TO OVEN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER IN REAR OF SCHOOL,INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR MARKED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELD OVER FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY AFFIXED. CUSTODIAN PROPERLY INSTALLED SHIELD DURING INSPECTION.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DRAIN PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  11. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN NUGGETS, BAKED BEANS AND CORN DOGS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF WALK-IN COOLER OF MILK SPILLS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT BULB OUT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
  12. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ROTINI WITH MEAT SAUCE AND GREEN BEANS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER AND THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TWO ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE SCIENCE LAB ROOM 139, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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