STAX CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

1401 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

27 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 18

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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 DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $20 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXPOSED INSULATION ON VENT SYSTEM ABOVE WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

DIM LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN

APR 16

2025

PASS · 0 violations

APR 9

2025

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

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 REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION TO 50PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

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 MANAGER TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAR 5

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL FOUR EXPOSED SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DAMAGED FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 IN ALL AREAS.

MAR 13

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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 MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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 AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS). PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AND REPAIRED THE HOT WATER TANK - HOT WATER IS NOW AT 110F AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND 100-110F AT THE HANDWASH SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED INSULATION FALLING OFF THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISH ROOM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 13

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 9

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 TURNED OFF AT HAND SINK AT BAR MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. EMPLOYEE THEN TURNED ON HOT WATER. HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

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. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

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, CHOCOLATE MILK FOUND AT 48.0F, RICOTA FOUND AT 48.3F, EGGS FOUND AT 44.7F, SHREDDED BEEF FOUND AT 49.2F, SAUSAGE FOUND AT 48.5F, BEEF PATTIES FOUND AT 50.1F, STEAK FOUND AT 50.3F AND SPINACH FOUND AT 46.3F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS AT A COST OF $600.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER SPRAYING FROM COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK AT BAR WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.

SEP 21

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 SPLASHGUARD AT BOTH MENTIONED AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

JAN 23

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT DUST IN THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

JAN 25

2019

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 14

2019

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Serious Facility Condition

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE MARKED WITH PRODUCT NAMES AT ALL TIMES. FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC... CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ALL CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORN WITH DISCOLORING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ALL HEATING VENTS, AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING

APR 16

2018

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 THROUGHOUT PREP, DISH ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER, PROVIDE CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

JUN 16

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 8

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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 HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, FOODS BEING COOKED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, (EGGS, BACON AND HAM, ETC.,) INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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,

DEC 13

2016

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 6

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

FEB 9

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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 DESIGNATED AREAS, NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, AND WASH HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS, AND AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE LOOSE AT BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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.

AUG 4

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.

AUG 4

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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/HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE HOT UNTIL SERVED. PRODUCT DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUL 28

2015

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

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 ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.-41-MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. (REMOVE MILK CRATES). NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEE VIOLATION 29.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

NOV 20

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE COFFEE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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)

MAR 13

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FEB 27

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN SERVICE COOLERS AT PREP LINE AND COFFEE STATION COOLER.

MAR 13

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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 CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS H000076803 17 COURT DATE 4/19/12 11AM RM 112 400 W SUPERIOR CHGO., IL. SEE BACK OF CITATION FOR PRE-PAYMENT INFORMATION.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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 AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 1

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUL 14

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 9

2010

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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. THE DISHMACHINE HAS NO SANITIZING RINSE.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 CLEANED.

Minor Sanitation

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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