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Columbia Explorers

School

4520 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

South Side

Sep 19, 2025 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

No violations were found during this inspection.

Key Findings

  • No violations were found during this inspection.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health.

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Inspection History

Columbia Explorers has had 6 inspections in the last 5 years with a 83% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 18, 2026.

Sep 18, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Sep 11, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
Sep 19, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.