More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Columbia Explorers last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 10, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Apr 26, 2024 to Feb 10, 2026.
Has Columbia Explorers ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 26, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Canvass
Feb 10, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVING MISSING CEILING TILE SURROUNDING PIPE ABOVE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE SURROUNDING PIPE ABOVE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 3, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 26, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD OF WALL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.