VON STEUBEN METROPOLITAN SCIENCE CENTER (H/S)
5039 N Kimball AVE, Chicago, IL, 60625
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 22, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (3)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED METERED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE, AND IN THE FIRST FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM UNABLE TO REACH A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. HOT WATER MEASURED BETWEEN 60.6-90.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND TO REPLACE MIXING VALVE FAUCET(S). PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). ENGINEER REPAIRED BOTH HAND-WASHING SINKS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOW MEASURES BETWEEN 100.1-105.1.-COS.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER STORAGE ROOM UNDER FREEZER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER #2 IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.