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Temax Garden Cafe

June 26, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE LIGHT NOT PROPERLY WORKING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (54) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2619381, DATE 6/18/25. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 5-501.113(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING LID). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE / HARBORAGE FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 18, 2025: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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