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PAX CAFE

2012 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL, 60622

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
February 23, 2026
Type
License
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
16
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (16)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

    OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

    OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY AND INSIDE THE FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

    OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD STORAGE/PANTRY AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS ON THE SIDES OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONTLINE/PREP AREA NEAR THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE/PANTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

    OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE DISHWSHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

    OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF DRY FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

    OBSERVED PLATES STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    OBSERVED FOOD ITEM(S) STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG(S) IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED ACCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY LEADING TO THE BACK YARD, IN THE BACK YARD, SHED AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR CLUTTER AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED/OLD ARTICLES AND/OR EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CEILING OPENINGS/HOLES AND CRACKS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED/BROKEN CEILING DRYWALL/PLASTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE DISHWASH, FRONTLINE/PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB(S).

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP AT THE STOVE/GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS AND ON THE EXHAUST FANS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.