FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
9 MUSES BAR & GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 23, 2022
Canvass
License #39117
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, SUCH AS CALAMARI AT 47.1F AND CHEESE AT 52.7F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 21LBS OF FOOD AT $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #25
MINOR
Violation Details
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND REMINDER ON MENU. FOUND NO DICLOSURE OR DISCLOSURE BY FOOTNOTE ON MENU .OBSERVED BURGER ON MENU SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Food Code Requirement
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11(C)
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FLIES ON SITE. OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES AND 6 LARGE FLIES IN BAR AREA. NOTED 5 SMALL FLIES IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 10 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE MINIMIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FLIES ON SITE. OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES AND 6 LARGE FLIES IN BAR AREA. NOTED 5 SMALL FLIES IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 10 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE MINIMIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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