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MUSKIES

2878 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MUSKIES on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441596

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSKIES · 2878 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1491116

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSKIES · 2878 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: 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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA NOZZLES AT THE SODA FOUNTAIN TO REMOVE SLIMY DISCOLORATIONS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: FOUND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP WITHOUT A THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322558

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSKIES · 2878 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT REAR OF PREMISES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1294216

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSKIES · 2878 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REPAINT RUSTY SHELF RACK AT 1DR COOLER IN THE REAR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CURLED UP LINOLIUM FLOOR AT CORNERS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
67903

Location recorded for this inspection · MUSKIES · 2878 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES.

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How results compare in ZIP 60657

426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1444502.

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