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VON STEUBEN METROPOLITAN SCIENCE CENTER (H/S)

5039 N Kimball AVE, Chicago, IL, 60625

Pass w/ Conditions

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.