Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for STAX CAFE on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637658
Location recorded for this inspection · STAX CAFE · 522 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO UTENSIL (BOWL/SCOOP) WAS IN THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620590
Location recorded for this inspection · STAX CAFE · 522 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Recorded violations
6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: Employees open drinks placed on prep table, Instructed to keep away or with a lid.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Employees food stored with customers food, Instructed to designate a section for employees personal food.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597392
Location recorded for this inspection · STAX CAFE · 522 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597054
Location recorded for this inspection · STAX CAFE · 522 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND COFFEE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THEM IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574703
Location recorded for this inspection · STAX CAFE · 522 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER OPPOSITE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546771
Location recorded for this inspection · STAX CAFE · 522 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FOUR TRAYS OF EGGS IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 71.7F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF EGGS AT A COST OF $10. ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509456
Location recorded for this inspection · STAX CAFE · 522 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND NO COMMON FOOD NAMES ON CONTAINERS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500917
Location recorded for this inspection · STAX CAFE · 522 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND NO COMMON FOOD NAMES ON CONTAINERS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 7 SMALL FLIES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, ALSO NOTED 3 SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION .
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500782
Location recorded for this inspection · STAX CAFE · 522 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA/ HOT LINE. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSALIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 68 F - 72 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. 7-38.030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND BOOK BAG STORED IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPERATION AREA. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE BAG. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND NO COMMON FOOD NAMES ON CONTAINERS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 7 SMALL FLIES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, ALSO NOTED 3 SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369659
Location recorded for this inspection · STAX CAFE · 522 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291095
Location recorded for this inspection · STAX CAFE · 522 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN HAND SINK AND TABLE TOP GRILL IN PREP AREA, ALSO, BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND ICE BIN AT FRONT PREP COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2289098
Location recorded for this inspection · STAX CAFE · 522 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Recorded violations
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT & UTENSILS IN THE DISH AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN HAND SINK AND TABLE TOP GRILL IN PREP AREA, ALSO, BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND ICE BIN AT FRONT PREP COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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How results compare in ZIP 60642
206 of 278 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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