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Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center (H/S)

Name: Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center (H/S)
Address: 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL

5039 N Kimball Ave

Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Apr 22, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

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.

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Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER STORAGE ROOM UNDER FREEZER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER #2 IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.

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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 21, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES .

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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.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINERS FOR BOTTOMS OF SHELFS OF KITCHEN PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.(ENGINEER IS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME).

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The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 17, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FOOD SERVICE LINE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70.0F-72.1F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT A HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.ENGINEER IS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE MIDDLE FOOD SERVICE LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS)SUCH AS CARTONS OF MILK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE MIDDLE FOOD SERVICE LINE.OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF MILK RANGING FROM 50.0F-55.4F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX.100 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $90.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SECTION OF WALL IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING DEBRIS ALONG THE WINDOWS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WALL IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2024 · Original Source