SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR.

EAT. 100/100

5700 S LAKE SHORE DR · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 17, 2021 · passed

10 of 12 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 17
2021
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 12
2019
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 8
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CARDBOARD BOXES NEED CLEANING ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES.

OCT 3
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

must label food storage containers

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

must repair or replace burnt out light in women's restroom

APR 18
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE REAR HANDSINK FACUET LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUL 31
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

MAY 8
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS BETWEEN EMERGENCY DOORS. ALSO SEAL DOORS TO PREP KITCHEN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT MOPPED AND SWEPT AT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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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