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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594726
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMAX GARDEN CAFE · 2544 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 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.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 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.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 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.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594727
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMAX GARDEN CAFE · 2544 S WESTERN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594288
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMAX GARDEN CAFE · 2544 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 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.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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).
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 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.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 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.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581606
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMAX GARDEN CAFE · 2544 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK, PREP TABLE AND FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PROPANE TANKS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528750
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMAX GARDEN CAFE · 2544 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR (EMPLOYEE'S).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463685
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMAX GARDEN CAFE · 2544 S WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR(EMPLOYEE'S).
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290572
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMAX GARDEN CAFE · 2544 S WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1953501
Location recorded for this inspection · CHUBBY'S CAFE · 2544 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1566649
Location recorded for this inspection · CHUBBY'S CAFE · 2544 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1488231
Location recorded for this inspection · CHUBBY'S CAFE · 2544 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: 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.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENTS HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS LEAKING AND GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY. MUST REPAIR SINK AND PAINT GREASE TRAP.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1151884
Location recorded for this inspection · CHUBBY'S CAFE · 2544 S WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CONTINUE TO CLEAN FRYERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, HOOD FILTER, MICROWAVE, AND COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.ALSO REPLACE ISSING FLOOR TILE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CONTINUE TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN DUSTY VENTD, AND CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT RESTROOM.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1151850
Location recorded for this inspection · CHUBBY'S CAFE · 2544 S WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 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.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 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.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/ NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER/DOOR, CLEAN HOOD AND FLITER.CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT DINING NEED TO REPLACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT. NEED TO CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT RESTROOM.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60608
508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
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