Stay Cafe/Bad Habit/Smoke &Mirrors

April 3, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR (64F) AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (68F) WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED IN USE BAR HANDSINK WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISION DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CAHRGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING POTATOES, SALMON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVEW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED FINAL RINSE AT 150F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH RINSE AT 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL BULK CONTAINERS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN INGREDIENTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 LARGE LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON DISHMACHINE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT CHEMICAL TUBING UNDER MACHINE GUAGES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND ELIMINATE LIVE ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED 45 LARGE DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLURBOARD LOCATED ON PREP/DISWASHING AREA UNDER DRYING TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED PRE SET TABLEWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION. • OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP WITH TORN GASKETS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL COOKING, MIXING, JUICING EQUIPMENT, SPEED RACKS, UNUSED COOLING UNITS, UNUSED STOVED, OVENS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND DEGREASING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE CRACKS, DAMAGED SURFACES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE, SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/BASMEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
code 58

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