Musa Snack Shop

3358 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Other

Last inspected: Oct 12, 2012

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 12, 2012. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Musa Snack Shop's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 12, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 12, 2012

Routine

10 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF THE 3PART SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING WITH 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER NOT DATED/LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES AND BOTTOM PANELS OF TABLES.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, MOP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MICROWAVE OVEN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3PART SINK.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.

Sep 17, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. OBSERVED THE FRONT CAPPUCINO, COFFEE MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN PLACE EQUIPMENT. ALSO REAR POTATO CUTTER.CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER FANGUARD COVER FRONT REACH-IN.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED CEILING VENT DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Musa Snack Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Musa Snack Shop on file is from Oct 12, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Musa Snack Shop?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Musa Snack Shop.

Has Musa Snack Shop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Musa Snack Shop have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Musa Snack Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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