VON STEUBEN METROPOLITAN SCIENCE CENTER (H/S)

Address: 5039 N Kimball AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Mar 21, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: School
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (20 inspections)

• Pass — Fri Mar 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE S
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Apr 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FOOD SERVICE LINE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70.0F-72.1F.INSTRUCT
• Pass — Mon Apr 10 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Fri Mar 24 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSER
• Pass — Thu Mar 24 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GREASE BOX UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAKERY AREA RUST
• Fail — Tue Mar 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMIN
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu May 20 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP DISPENSER WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FOOD SERVICE LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Jan 17 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND INCOMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION (MISSING SANITI
• Fail — Wed Jan 15 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND INCOMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION (MISSING SANITI
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Mar 21 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010
• Pass — Thu Apr 05 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE GIRL'S WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR NORTH SIDE AND BOY'S WASHROOM
• Pass — Thu Mar 23 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WAL
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Feb 21 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED (1) MILK COOLER AT SERVING LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.5F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZA
• Pass — Mon Apr 25 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors and stairways throughout the hallways and i
• Fail — Thu Apr 07 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Observed the three compartment sink to be slow draining and improperly draining- wh
• Pass — Tue Mar 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CHIPPING SHELVES NEED RESEALED IN DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN, | 38. VENTILATION: R
• Pass — Tue Mar 18 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed several coolers, freezers and commercial dish machine not working properly on premises. Instru
• Pass — Tue Mar 05 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; CAN OPENER IN THE BAKERY/PREP AREA AND TWO COOLERS INSIDE THE LUNCHROOM, N
• Pass — Fri Mar 16 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Fri Jun 03 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an

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