Stax Cafe
Mixed record — 15 of 27 inspections passed
2026-02-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING STORED UNREFRIGERATED IN MAIN PREP AREA: LARGE CONTAINER OF PAR COOKED POTATOES ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 65.9F. LARGE BAG OF SPINACH ON COUNTER AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE 55.6F. ALL...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SURFACES ON WIRE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXPOSED INSULATION ON VENT SYSTEM ABOVE WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
DIM LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN
2025-04-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-04-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING RE...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR STORAGE AREA ALONG PERIMETER WALLS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVICE MAN...
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2024-03-05 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL FOUR EXPOSED SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DAMAGED FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ...
2023-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING; CHLORINE READING AT 0 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE CHANGED THE EMPTY SANITIZER CONTAINER FOR A NEW ONE AND THE DISH MACHINE IS NOW SANITIZING AT 100 PPM.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE. OBSERVED THREE CONTAINERS OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F TO 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT ANY PLUMBING FIXTURE. OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURES AT 87F-91F THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT SUPPLY THAT MEETS PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT (MINIMUM 110F...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED INSULATION FALLING OFF THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISH ROOM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2022-06-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-06-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (EGGS, SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CIT...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS IN DISH WASHING ROOM. HOT AND COLD WATER WAS TURNED OFF AT HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM WHERE EMPLOYEES COULD NOT WASH HANDS. ALSO, FOUND HAND SINK AT BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE. HOT WATER WAS T...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED BACON AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 98.2F. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITAT...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED DICED HAM AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47.5F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. PICO DE GALLO FOUND AT 45.8F, POBLANO FOUND AT 45.6F, CHORIZO FOUND AT 46.4F, SLICED CHEESE FOUND AT 47.1F, ...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 46.4F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER SPRAYING FROM COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK AT BAR WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.
2021-09-21 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED SPLASHGUARD NEEDED IN THE FOLLOWING PREP AREAS: BASEMENT HANDSINK WHERE STORAGE RACK OF CLEAN BINS ARE LOCATED TO THE LEFT OF THE SINK AND BETWEEN COFFEE/JUICE BAR HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUA...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF BURNER STOVE ON HOT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIM LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE/IMPROVE LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY INSIDE REAR OF UNIT. MUST MAINTAIN.
2020-01-23 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR; CORRECTED ON SITE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT DUST IN THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND HAVE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2019-01-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-01-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR ALL CUSTOMERS TO SEE. MAY POST ON WALL OR ON MENU. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITIATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE MARKED WITH PRODUCT NAMES AT ALL TIMES. FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC... CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-22 FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORN WITH DISCOLORING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKS AT 1 COMP SPRAYER SINK FAUCET, LEAK AT ECOLAB SANITIZER CONECTION, LEAK AT 2 COMP PREP SINK FAUCET. LEAK AT P-TRAPS IN BASEMNT PIPE. MUST CORRECT ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN DRY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ALL HEATING VENTS, AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
2018-04-16 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON A COUNTER IN THE SERVER STATION TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA WHERE CONDIMENTS AND SYRUP ARE STORED, OR REMOVE ITEMS STORED ON THAT COUNTER. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS THROU...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS. ALSO, CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN DISH ROOM, AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND THE BACK-FLOW DEVICE IN THE MOP CLOSET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COFFEE/JUICE BAR. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISH ROOM.
2017-06-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-06-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT RODENT PROOF, LIDS NOT PROPERLY CLOSING, (BENT) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, AND MANAGER MUST ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZA...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS FIRST FLOOR PREP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PIPES BROKEN UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH AREA, ADDITIONAL SINK NEAR BY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
2016-12-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-12-06 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 40) NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT AREA, DISHMACHINE AREA, AND NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR OF DIISHMACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS UNDER DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BEAM IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND WALL NEAR UTILITY,IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE COVERING AND BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WATER DAMAGED. INSTD TO REPAIR.
2016-02-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER, EATING IN PREP AREA WHILE PREPARING AND PLATING FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS. SAME FOOD HANDLER WEARING ONE GLOVE AND USING OTHER BARE HAND TO PLATE READY TO EAT FOOD (MUFFIN) FOR CUSTOMER. INSTD TO EAT/DRINK IN...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE LOOSE AT BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. ALSO CLEAN DRY CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
2015-08-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN COBB WEBS FROM WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN STORAGE CLOSET UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT.
2015-08-04 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning CRITICAL 2 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOUND AT 109 DEGREES ON TOP OF SHELF ABOVE GRILL IN FOOD PREP AREA. CUT TOMATOES FOUND SITTING ON PREP TABLE IN DEEP 1/4 PAN WITH 1/4 OF THE PAN IN AN ICE BATH AND THE PRODUCT AT 51.1F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN COBB WEBS FROM WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN STORAGE CLOSET UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. RE-PAINT SECTIONS OF WALLS WHERE PAINT IS CHIPPING.
2015-07-28 Fail Canvass 9 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPOR T# 1502086 DATED 11-2-14NOT CORRECTED: -32-MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE COFFEE PREP AREA. -33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST A...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEE VIOLATION 29.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALLK HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTICED).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN COBB WEBS FROM WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN STORAGE CLOSET UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN COFFEE STATION AREA, AND ON TOP OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALL ICE SCOOPS OR ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
2014-11-20 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE COFFEE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. (REMOVE MILK CRATES)
2014-03-13 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES IN BASEMENT BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2013-02-27 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUBBER GASKET AROUND DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER 1 COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN SERVICE COOLERS AT PREP LINE AND COFFEE STATION COOLER.
2012-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICA...
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 LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL RAW WOOD DOOR FRAME AND PANEL BEHIND ELECTRICAL BOX OR PAINT SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
2011-06-01 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
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. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A LITTLE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, HAVE THE MACHINE SANITIZED AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED.
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. THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS DUSTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE HOLDER.
2010-07-14 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-07-09 Fail License CRITICAL 4 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. INSTALL A HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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. iNSTALL COVING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND SEAL THE BASEMENT STAIRS SO THEY CAN BE...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE RAW WOOD BEHIND THE HOT LINE.
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