Waffle Lounge

7433 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Waffle Lounge on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Sep 24, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILUDP ON VENTILATION FAN INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2025
License
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE CABINETS IN CONTROL PANEL ROOM, ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITZIE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK. IKSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILUDP ON VENTILATION FAN INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle Lounge on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle Lounge.

Has Waffle Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle Lounge have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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