Did Stax Cafe pass its last health inspection?

Stax Cafe at 1401 W Taylor St was inspected on Feb 18, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at Stax Cafe?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING STORED UNREFRIGERATED IN MAIN PREP AREA: LARGE CONTAINER OF PAR COOKED POTATOES ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 65.9F. LARGE BAG OF SPINAC

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Stax Cafe

1401 W Taylor St, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Feb 18, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 18, 2026

#22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING STORED UNREFRIGERATED IN MAIN PREP AREA: LARGE CONTAINER OF PAR COOKED POTATOES ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 65.9F. LARGE BAG OF SPINACH ON COUNTER AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE 55.6F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $20 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY SURFACES ON WIRE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXPOSED INSULATION ON VENT SYSTEM ABOVE WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: DIM LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 18, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 13, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 23, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 25, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 14, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 16, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 6, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 9, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 4, 2015	Suspected Food Poisoning	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 4, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2012	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 14, 2010	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 9, 2010	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Stax Cafe — questions

Did Stax Cafe pass its last health inspection?: Stax Cafe at 1401 W Taylor St was inspected on Feb 18, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Stax Cafe?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING STORED UNREFRIGERATED IN MAIN PREP AREA: LARGE CONTAINER OF PAR COOKED POTATOES ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 65.9F. LARGE BAG OF SPINAC
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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