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Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center (H/S)

5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago 60625 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 22, 2026

22

Inspections on record

12

Times passed

4

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 22, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED METERED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE, AND IN THE FIRST FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM UNABLE TO REACH A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. HOT WATER MEASURED BETWEEN 60.6-90.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND TO REPLACE MIXING VALVE FAUCET(S). PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). ENGINEER REPAIRED BOTH HAND-WASHING SINKS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOW MEASURES BETWEEN 100.1-105.1.-COS.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER STORAGE ROOM UNDER FREEZER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER #2 IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 22, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 24, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 24, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 20, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 17, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2020CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 23, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2017CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 24, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center (H/S) — questions

Did Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center (H/S) pass its last health inspection?
Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center (H/S) at 5039 N Kimball Ave was inspected on Apr 22, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center (H/S)?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED METERED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE, AND IN THE FIRST FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM UNABLE TO REACH A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATUR
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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