4520 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
South SideA follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Multiple handwashing sinks had no hot or cold water pressure in restrooms.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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5-205.15: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN BOY'S WASHROOM(LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IS FUNCTION PROPERLY), OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN GIRL'S WASHROOM(RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY) AND OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT STAFF WASHROOM IN MODULAR BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE SAID WATER PRESSURE TO SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN MODULAR BUILDING AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY STORAGE/EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD WITH SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
Columbia Explorers has had 6 inspections in the last 5 years with a 83% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 18, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.