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STAX CAFE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

STAX CAFE 1401 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO 60607 Restaurant
February 9, 2016 Canvass License #2043064
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #6
CRITICAL
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
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections