FAIL
Risk 3 (Low)
MAS O MENOS LOUNGE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Liquor
October 20, 2016
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #2233068
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspection Summary
This liquor was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 20, 2016. The inspection type was "Canvass Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 3 (Low), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 4 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #14
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: 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)
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDED AN ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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