MAR 26
2025
PASS 1 violation
50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
9 MUSES BAR & GRILL.
Chicago Health Dept
315 S HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).
20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
VIOLATIONS
55
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 11
2024
PASS 2 violations
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Ice buckets placed on floor, instructed to store elevated off floor.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement's ice maker, instructed to install in a visible location.
JUL 31
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR IT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. THE EMPLOYEE WAS PROVIDED A HAT DURING THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
AUG 25
2022
PASS 1 violation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO FOOD PREP SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
AUG 23
2022
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO FOOD PREP SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
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AUG 19
2021
PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WOMEN'S WASHBOWL SINK. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BASEMENT ICE MACHINE'S ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES STORED ON KITCHEN PREP COUNTERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON TWO CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 27
2020
PASS 2 violations
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
AUG 11
2020
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 30
2020
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE PREP AREA ON TOP OF TABLES AND ON REFRIGERATION UNIT, FLYING THROUGHOUT LIQUOR AND DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT, AND LASTLY IN BAR FLYING THROUGHOUT NEAR DISH MACHINE, ON TOP OF CLOSED LIQUOR BOTTLES AS WELL AS ON SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. MUST MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND SHELVING UNITS LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
JUL 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINKS BEHIND BAR. MUST INSTALL HAND SINKS BEHIND BAR, DUMP SINK CANNOT BE USED FOR BOTH HAND WASHING AND DUMPING BEVERAGES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAR 20
2018
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed potentially hazardous food stored in double deck refrigerator in basement dry storage area with no labels or dates. Informed manager that all potentially hazardous food stored for more than 24 hours must be labeled and dated at all times. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed beverage inventory stored on wire shelving racks, underneath exposed plumping/sewage pipes, in basement storage area. Informed the manager that inventory cannot be stored under exposed pipes. Instructed manager to reorganize area/room in which inventory is stored or encase exposed pipes. Maintain at all times.
MAR 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Observed facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Two-door top-load reach-in cooler at improper temperature of 50.2f, at time of inspection, holding potentially hazardous foods. Unit was tagged during inspection. Instructed site not to use unit until internal temperature maintains 40 degrees or less for cold food storage. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in top loading 2 door reach in cooler: 48.7f, 1.5lbs feta cheese, at a value of $5.00 47.7, .50lbs of tsatziki sauce, at a value of $20.00 46.6, 1.5lbs of hard boiled eggs, at a value of $3.00 47.8f, 1lbs of mashed eggplant, at a value of $3.00 47.6, 1lb of artichokes, at a value of $5.00 47.8, 4lbs of shredded lettuce, at a value of $10.00 48.2f, 2lbs of pesto, at a value of $4.00 48.6f, 3lbs of lime bean salad, at a value of $3.00 49.7f, 2lbs of sliced mozzarella cheese, at a value of $9.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total 16.5lbs at a total value of $62.00 Informed manager that all potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40 degrees or less for cold foods and 140 degrees or more for hot foods, at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Observed previous minor violations from report # 2051085, 5/25/17, not corrected. #45 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HADNLER CERTIFICATES FOR KITHCEN EMPLOYEES. MUSTPROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed potentially hazardous food stored in double deck refrigerator in basement dry storage area with no labels or dates. Informed manager that all potentially hazardous food stored for more than 24 hours must be labeled and dated at all times. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed beverage inventory stored on wire shelving racks, underneath exposed plumping/sewage pipes, in basement storage area. Informed the manager that inventory cannot be stored under exposed pipes. Instructed manager to reorganize area/room in which inventory is stored or encase exposed pipes. Maintain at all times.
MAY 25
2017
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE CUPS AS SCOOPS FOR ICE. MUST PROVIDE HANDLED SCOOPS AND HADNLES MUST REMAIN OUT OF ICE TO PREVENT DIRTY HANDS FROM CONTAMINATING ICE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BASEMENT LIGHT IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS NEEDS LIGHT CHEILD. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED BAR COOLER CONTAINING MILK NEEDS THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED SERVERS/BARTENDERS WITH LONG HAIR NOT ADEQUATELY TIED BACK. MUST TIE HAIT BACK EFFECTIVELY.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HADNLER CERTIFICATES FOR KITHCEN EMPLOYEES. MUSTPROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WO HANDLE FOOD.
APR 25
2016
PASS 4 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
PLATES AND BOWLS ARE BEING STORED USE SIDE UP WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION ON THE COOKLINE COUNTER. INVERT BOWLS AND PLATES DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE COVERED STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOOR IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED REMOVED AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED THAT THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LEFT BASEMENT UPRIGHT COOLER IS MISSING. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE WATER SUPPLY UNDER THE GOOSENECK SINK IS LEAKING. REPAIR THE LEAK.
JAN 22
2015
PASS 2 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
JUL 28
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP: ALL POP GUNS AT FRONT BAR AREA, BOTTLES AND BOTTLE HOLDER, AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN DISH AREA AND FRONT BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN THE ICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 8
2013
PASS · 0 violations
APR 13
2012
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY POST CONSUMER ADVISORY WARNING AT ALL TIMES FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT DISHSMACHINE AND SODA GUN HOLDERS NEED CLEANING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK AT BAR AREA TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER MAIN KITCHEN LINE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 11
2011
PASS 3 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Wash, rinse and sanitize the knife holder until it is clean, sanitary and maintained on a daily basis.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Reorganize the large lowboy reach in cooler interior so the fan airflow is not blocked.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain the baseboards around the steam table so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
JUL 8
2010
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Cutting boards in main kitchen, with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced, to make smooth/easily cleanable.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Interior panels of ice machines in basement, exterior of grease trap, compressor of coolers need cleaning, due to dust or food debris.
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