PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
STAX CAFE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
February 9, 2016
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License #2043064
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #6
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER, EATING IN PREP AREA WHILE PREPARING AND PLATING FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS. SAME FOOD HANDLER WEARING ONE GLOVE AND USING OTHER BARE HAND TO PLATE READY TO EAT FOOD (MUFFIN) FOR CUSTOMER. INSTD TO EAT/DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREAS, NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, AND WASH HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS, AND AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL
Why This Matters
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Food Code Requirement
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Specific Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-301.11, 2-301.12, 2-301.14
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE LOOSE AT BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE LOOSE AT BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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