Halsted Chicken and Waffles

1234 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2022
90
Score
Low Risk

Halsted Chicken and Waffles has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Mar 24, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Halsted Chicken and Waffles's record stops at Mar 24, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Adequate ventilation & lighting” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Halsted Chicken and Waffles is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIM LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Mar 17, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE SANITTIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL OR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PIC SHOWED SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE DATED 05/2017. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIM LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
56
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halsted Chicken and Waffles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Halsted Chicken and Waffles on file is from Mar 24, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Halsted Chicken and Waffles?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Halsted Chicken and Waffles.

Has Halsted Chicken and Waffles' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Halsted Chicken and Waffles have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Halsted Chicken and Waffles means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.