VON STEUBEN METROPOLITAN SCIENCE CENTER (H/S) Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

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 HAZARDOUS FOODS IN UNIT.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENTS MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

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 WALK-IN-COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS AND AT SERVING LINE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS ALSO,AT KITCHEN WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS AND AT SERVING LINE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS ALSO,AT KITCHEN WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.