TEMAX GARDEN CAFE.
2544 S WESTERN AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 162024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (BEANS, FLOUR, ETC.) NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
4-502.13 OBSERVED FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED ONLY TO USE FOOD-GRADE BAGS AND FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL FOODS.
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
MAY 92024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE.
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (ALL EGG ITEMS AND BURGERS) ON BOTH THE PAPER MENU AND THE BOARD MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL ITEMS ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (BEANS, FLOUR, ETC.) NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE LEDGES BY THE HEATER ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
4-502.13 OBSERVED FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED ONLY TO USE FOOD-GRADE BAGS AND FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL FOODS.
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
SEP 132023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK, PREP TABLE AND FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED PROPANE TANKS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
AUG 302021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR (EMPLOYEE'S).
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
DEC 112020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC HAS NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR(EMPLOYEE'S).
SEE VIOLATION #60.
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE, FROM REPORT #2290572, DATE 5-28-19. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090
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MAY 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS COOKED FOODS BEANS, RICE ETC. NOT DATE MARKED, INSTRUCTED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED BY FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT ARE SERVED RAW EGGS COOKED TO ORDER, FISH CEVICE, NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 242015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.
REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA, VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN STAFF WASHROOM.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JUN 272014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER,NOR DATED AND LABELED. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, DATED AND LABELED.
DAMAGE TILES IN PREP AREA. BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQIPMENT AND GRILL. MUST REPLACE DAMAGE TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.
CEILING VENTS HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS LEAKING AND GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY. MUST REPAIR SINK AND PAINT GREASE TRAP.
DEC 132013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. NEED TO REGEISTER FOR SANITATION CLASS NEED PROOF ON PREMISES WHEN PREMISES IS OPEN. PIZZA 147.4*F AT THIS TIME.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(a).
NEED TO CONTINUE TO CLEAN FRYERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, HOOD FILTER, MICROWAVE, AND COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.
NEED TO CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.ALSO REPLACE ISSING FLOOR TILE.
CONTINUE TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN DUSTY VENTD, AND CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT RESTROOM.
DEC 42013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT CONDIMENT COOLER NOT HOLDING PROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME IS 57.7*F MUST REPAIR DO NOT USE. MUST BE ABLE TO HOLD FOOD PRODUCT 40*F OR BELOW.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 1 LB. CHICKEN 68.1*F, 1LB HAM 61.3*F, 2LBS STEAK 62.2*F, AND CUT TOMATOES 1LB. 61.3*F. 6LBS. OF FOOD WAS DISPOSED OF BY BELOW MANAGER VALUE $25.00.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/ NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER/DOOR, CLEAN HOOD AND FLITER.CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.
NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT DINING NEED TO REPLACE.
NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT. NEED TO CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT RESTROOM.
OCT 282011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE THE DOOR KNOB AT THE BACK DOOR.
SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT.
TWO DOOR COOLER AND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER (BOTH EMPTY AND NOT BEING USED) NEED TO BE REPAIRED OR REMOVE SAME.
OCT 202011FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE FRONT DOOR AND BOTH BACK DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OF INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED ALL HAVE A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE DOOR KNOB AT THE MAIN BACK DOOR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP, SIDES, INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE, REACHIN COOLER ALL THE PIZZA OVEN, DOUGH MACHINE, MIXER ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN SAME.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE THE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA AND BACK AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH SOME LIGHTS ARE BROKEN AND BULBS ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN BOTH AREAS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. TWO DOOR COOLER AND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER (BOTH EMPTY AND NOT BEING USED) NEED TO BE REPAIRED OR REMOVE SAME.
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