Temax Garden Cafe
2544 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for other
Last Inspected
2025-07-08
What You Should Know
✓ Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-08)
⚠ Failed 2 inspections (2025, 2025)
⚠ Other issues found across 3 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 3×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 2×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 1×
📋 Documentation & Training minor 1×
Inspection History
2025-07-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
2025-06-26 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT NOT PROPERLY WORKING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
minor Pest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (54) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2619381, DATE 6/18/25. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 5-501.113(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR...
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minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
minor Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING LID). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE / HARBROAGE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDTION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT NOT PROPERLY WORKING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Other
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
2-401.11 OBSERVED A PERSONAL DRINK WITHOUT A LID. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEE DRINKS MUST HAVE LIDS.
minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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.
minor Other
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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.
minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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.
minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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