What is Museum OF Ice Cream's health inspection score?

Museum OF Ice Cream has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Museum OF Ice Cream last inspected?

Museum OF Ice Cream was last inspected on April 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Museum OF Ice Cream have?

Museum OF Ice Cream has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Museum OF Ice Cream safe to eat at?

Museum OF Ice Cream has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Museum OF Ice Cream

Name: Museum OF Ice Cream
Address: 435 N MICHIGAN AVE BLDG SUITE 114, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 79

435 N MICHIGAN AVE BLDG SUITE 114, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Improving

5 inspections

Last: Apr 28, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

435 N MICHIGAN AVE BLDG SUITE 114, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jun

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Complaint1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDSINK FAUCET LOOSE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (MILK, ICECREAM) DURING TIME OS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (MILK, ICECREAM) DURING TIME OS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF ACTIVITY SHEETS AND MUSUEM MATERIALS STORED ON FLOOR IN CLOSET NEXT TO BAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEM AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND ORGANIZE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Must install a smooth durable surface behind front prep table.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

License InspectionFail

5 High1 Med1 Basic

7 total4 risk factors

23/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site, Instructed to obtain.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
No employee health policy on site, instructed to obtain.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit No policy, instructed to obtain.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
3-comp sink not connected to proper drainage. Instructed to properly connect.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
No license pest control service, Instructed to obtain.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Must install a smooth durable surface behind front prep table.

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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