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MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR

5700 S LAKE SHORE DR · Chicago, IL 60637

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2565769

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE ELECTRICAL CORD HOLDER ON THE KITCHEN CEILING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2524106

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2345445

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2232952

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CARDBOARD BOXES NEED CLEANING ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2089188

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF THE ICE CREAM PARLOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1751940

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386601

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: must label food storage containers

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: must remove rust from ice cream holders and freezer display unit. must repair or replace missing handle on missing container lid

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: must clean food debri from blender and walk in freezer shelving units. must defrost ice build up from ice cream display unit.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: must repair or replace loose wall base outside of women's restroom. must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in front prep area.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: must repair or replace burnt out light in women's restroom

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1152096

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR HANDSINK FACUET LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1319687

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MACHINE OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1158348

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1158313

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS BETWEEN EMERGENCY DOORS. ALSO SEAL DOORS TO PREP KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AT THE ICE BIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
531346

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY - FINNEGANS ICE CREAM PARLOR · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT MOPPED AND SWEPT AT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND VENT DUCT AREA NOT WIPED DOWN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60637

172 of 213 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1224021.

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