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New Line /Wafel

215 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 8, 2015
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at New Line /Wafel, the earliest from 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated May 8, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at New Line /Wafel since May 8, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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
May 8, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AS NEEDED.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AS NEEDED.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR THE HEAVY LEAK AT THE MOP SINK OVERHEAD BACK FLOW DEVICE.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 27, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT RODENT PROOF. THE LID TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE HAS BEEN BROKEN AND IS COMPLETELY DETACHED. MUST REPLACE MISSING LID SO THAT RECEPTACLE IS RODENT PROOF AND CAN BE PROPERLY COVERED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
19
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AS NEEDED.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AS NEEDED.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR THE HEAVY LEAK AT THE MOP SINK OVERHEAD BACK FLOW DEVICE.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
78
Aug 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR BAR ICE BIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY BULK FLOUR AND SUGAR CONTAINER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT FLOOR MIXER MUST CLEAN AND PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE AND ON CEILING FAN AT REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.
35
78
Jan 15, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR MUST COMPLETELY COVER ICE BINS TO PROTECT ICE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND PAINT SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE RUST AND DEBRIS.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM AROUND DUMPSTER AND REPLACE DUMSTER LID TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Line /Wafel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Line /Wafel on file is from May 8, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Line /Wafel?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New Line /Wafel.

Has New Line /Wafel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Line /Wafel have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Line /Wafel means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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