Temax Garden Cafe
Last inspected: May 16, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2011, Temax Garden Cafe has 12 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 16, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Temax Garden Cafe's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
May 16, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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May 9, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Sep 13, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK, PREP TABLE AND FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROPANE TANKS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Aug 30, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR (EMPLOYEE'S).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Dec 11, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR(EMPLOYEE'S).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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May 28, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 24, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS LEAKING AND GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY. MUST REPAIR SINK AND PAINT GREASE TRAP.
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Dec 13, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: 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).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CONTINUE TO CLEAN FRYERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, HOOD FILTER, MICROWAVE, AND COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.ALSO REPLACE ISSING FLOOR TILE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN DUSTY VENTD, AND CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT RESTROOM.
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Dec 4, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 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.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/ NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER/DOOR, CLEAN HOOD AND FLITER.CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT DINING NEED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT. NEED TO CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT RESTROOM.
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Oct 28, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR KNOB AT THE BACK DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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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Oct 20, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Temax Garden Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Temax Garden Cafe on file is from May 16, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Temax Garden Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Temax Garden Cafe.
Has Temax Garden Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Temax Garden Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Temax Garden Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Temax Garden Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Temax Garden Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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