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Muskie's

2878 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2014
95
Score
Low Risk

Muskie's has been inspected five times since 2010. Muskie's was last inspected on Dec 4, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Muskie's dates to Dec 4, 2014.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Jul 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK ON PREMISES FILLED WITH DIRTY DISHES AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE SINK AND PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLEAR, UTILIZE THE SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY, AND SUPPLY ALL HANDSINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A BUNGIE CORD HOLDING THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR CLOSED IN THE REAR PREP ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA NOZZLES AT THE SODA FOUNTAIN TO REMOVE SLIMY DISCOLORATIONS.
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP WITHOUT A THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.
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Jun 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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Sep 6, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY SHELF RACK AT 1DR COOLER IN THE REAR.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CURLED UP LINOLIUM FLOOR AT CORNERS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL COUVING AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA UNDER THE LARGE COCA-COLA SIGN.ALSO MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED WALLBASE AT REAR STORAGE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 2COMP SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET BASE AND FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.
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Jan 15, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLER NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET FOR THE COOLER NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTALL A KNIFE RACK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR CLEAN KNIVES TO BE STORED.
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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. THE WALL SECTION BELOW THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT HAS OPEN SEAMS AND GAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE WALL SECTIONS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Muskie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Muskie's on file is from Dec 4, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Muskie's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Muskie's.

Has Muskie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Muskie's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Muskie's 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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