Muse Coffee Studio

747 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2020, Muse Coffee Studio has four inspections in the public record. Muse Coffee Studio was last inspected on Aug 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, ALSO INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER, CLEAN COUNTER TOP AND SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT THE SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Mar 29, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 7, 2021

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2- HALF GALLONS MILK RANGING FROM 51.9F-52.1F.3- 32 OZ. ALMOND MILK RANGING FROM 51.6F-52.0F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)2- GALLONS $12.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (MILK).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN 1ST TOILET ROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS THAT ARE STORED IN MOP BUCKETS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND PREP AREA,COUNTER AREA.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDES OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT SERVICE AND SEATING COUNTER.

Dec 31, 2020

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Muse Coffee Studio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Muse Coffee Studio on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Muse Coffee Studio?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Muse Coffee Studio.

Has Muse Coffee Studio's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Muse Coffee Studio have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Muse Coffee Studio means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Muse Coffee Studio inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Muse Coffee Studio is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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