What is Temax Garden Cafe's health inspection score?

Temax Garden Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Temax Garden Cafe last inspected?

Temax Garden Cafe was last inspected on July 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Temax Garden Cafe have?

Temax Garden Cafe has 16 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Temax Garden Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Temax Garden Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Temax Garden Cafe serve?

Temax Garden Cafe serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Temax Garden Cafe

Name: Temax Garden Cafe
Address: 2544 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 89

2544 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

Cafe•Pilsen

Ranked #101 of 411 in PilsenBetter than 84% of cafe restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jul 8, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Jun 2025

2 inspections

10 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass2 License

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE LIGHT NOT PROPERLY WORKING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING LID). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE / HARBROAGE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDTION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE LIGHT NOT PROPERLY WORKING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

May 24

License InspectionPass

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

74/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
2-401.11 OBSERVED A PERSONAL DRINK WITHOUT A LID. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEE DRINKS MUST HAVE LIDS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (BEANS, FLOUR, ETC.) NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED ONLY TO USE FOOD-GRADE BAGS AND FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL FOODS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−21 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 24

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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