Museum of Science & Industry - Finnegans Ice Cream Parlor
Last inspected: Aug 17, 2021
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Inspectors have visited Museum of Science & Industry - Finnegans Ice Cream Parlor 12 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 17, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Museum of Science & Industry - Finnegans Ice Cream Parlor is from Aug 17, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Museum of Science & Industry - Finnegans Ice Cream Parlor is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 17, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 12, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 8, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD BOXES NEED CLEANING ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES.
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Oct 3, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF THE ICE CREAM PARLOR.
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Apr 13, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 10, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: must label food storage containers
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: must remove rust from ice cream holders and freezer display unit. must repair or replace missing handle on missing container lid
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: must clean food debri from blender and walk in freezer shelving units. must defrost ice build up from ice cream display unit.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: must repair or replace loose wall base outside of women's restroom. must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in front prep area.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: must repair or replace burnt out light in women's restroom
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Apr 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR HANDSINK FACUET LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jul 31, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MACHINE OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION.
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May 24, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.
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May 8, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS BETWEEN EMERGENCY DOORS. ALSO SEAL DOORS TO PREP KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AT THE ICE BIN.
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May 3, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT MOPPED AND SWEPT AT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND VENT DUCT AREA NOT WIPED DOWN.
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Nov 1, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: 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.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Museum of Science & Industry - Finnegans Ice Cream Parlor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Museum of Science & Industry - Finnegans Ice Cream Parlor on file is from Aug 17, 2021. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Museum of Science & Industry - Finnegans Ice Cream Parlor?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Museum of Science & Industry - Finnegans Ice Cream Parlor.
Has Museum of Science & Industry - Finnegans Ice Cream Parlor's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Museum of Science & Industry - Finnegans Ice Cream Parlor have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Museum of Science & Industry - Finnegans Ice Cream Parlor means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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