AUG 17
2021
PASS · 0 violations
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR.
Chicago Health Dept
5700 S LAKE SHORE DR · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2021.
Last inspected Aug 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
26
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 12
2019
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 8
2018
PASS 1 violation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CARDBOARD BOXES NEED CLEANING ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES.
OCT 3
2017
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF THE ICE CREAM PARLOR.
APR 13
2016
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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DEC 10
2015
PASS 6 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
must label food storage containers
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
must remove rust from ice cream holders and freezer display unit. must repair or replace missing handle on missing container lid
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
must clean food debri from blender and walk in freezer shelving units. must defrost ice build up from ice cream display unit.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
must clean debris from floors under, around and along bases of equipment, walk in freezer. must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in dining area
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
must repair or replace loose wall base outside of women's restroom. must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in front prep area.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
must repair or replace burnt out light in women's restroom
APR 18
2014
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE REAR HANDSINK FACUET LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUL 31
2013
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MACHINE OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION.
MAY 24
2012
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.
MAY 8
2012
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER PREP TABLE AND ALONG SIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS BETWEEN EMERGENCY DOORS. ALSO SEAL DOORS TO PREP KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AT THE ICE BIN.
MAY 3
2011
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT MOPPED AND SWEPT AT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND VENT DUCT AREA NOT WIPED DOWN.
NOV 1
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHIN MACHINE IN USE AND NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE, TEMPERATURE WAS 144F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED AND PROPERLY MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION #64211-16 ISSUED. UNIT WAS FIXED WHILE INPUTING REPORT AND NOW SANITIZES AT 199F. MUST MAINTAIN.
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS ON THE PREMISES, TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 74.3F TO 75.2F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED WHILE INPUTING REPORT. MUST MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN REAR ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
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