OCT 24
2016
PASS · 0 violations
MAS O MENOS LOUNGE.
Chicago Health Dept
2539 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2016.
6 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Oct 2016.
Last inspected Oct 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
15
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 20
2016
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-7-16,REPORT #1966157 #16-FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND SMALL ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ,ALSO INSIDE STORED A CONTAINER WITH WHITE UNKNOWN LIQUIDS.FOUND ICE BIN WITH ICE AND BOTTLES OF POP(THREE HALF BOTTLES AND 2 FULL BOTTLES),ALSO FOUND A BROKEN ICE SCOOP(NO HANDLE)INSIDE THE SAME UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH UNITS. TAGGED ICE MACHINE"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.MUST BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 10-20-16 ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED(BLACK SLIME)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDED AN ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST ON CEILING FAN COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SPIDER WEBS UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OCT 7
2016
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND SMALL ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ,ALSO INSIDE STORED A CONTAINER WITH WHITE UNKNOWN LIQUIDS.FOUND ICE BIN WITH ICE AND BOTTLES OF POP(THREE HALF BOTTLES AND 2 FULL BOTTLES),ALSO FOUND A BROKEN ICE SCOOP(NO HANDLE)INSIDE THE SAME UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH UNITS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE OVERFLOWING NOT ABLE TO CLOSE LID. GARBAGE LID MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDED AN ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST ON CEILING FAN COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SPIDER WEBS UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUL 12
2013
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 6
2013
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Must install exposed handsink in bar area with hot and cold running water.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
No pest control logbook not provided or maintained. Instructed to obtain a licensed pest control company to service premises and provided logbook with all required documents. Evidence of rodent dropping on premises in basement. Instructed to remove all evidence and have licsensed pest control service premises.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Exposed brick through-out premises. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Must provide backflow preventer on ice machine. Must install grease trap or location catch basin for premises.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside beverage coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer for all coolers.
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APR 23
2013
FAIL 0 violations
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