Waffles Cafe/On the Bun
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2016
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Score
Inspectors have visited Waffles Cafe/On the Bun six times, with records going back to 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 3, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 3, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 3, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR NET. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.
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May 27, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS 57.8F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 58F BY THEIR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED FROM REFRIGERATION UNIT (SEE VIOLATION #3 FOR FOOD ITEM DETAILS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE AND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION: IN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT FOUND A CONTAINER OF EGGS AT 57.0F, 3 CONTAINERS OF SAUSAGE LINKS AT 54.8F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 54.8F, SLICED ONIONS AT 58.9F, SLICED PEPPERS AT 55.7F, CHORIZO AT 60F. IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR FOUND 6 CONATINERS OF SOUR CREAM AT 65.0F, 4 GALLONS OF CURDLED MILK AT 67F, CONTAINER OF NACHO CHEESE AT 59.6F, COOKED VEGETABLE MIX AT 68F, CONATINER OF HASHBROWNS AT 65F. THE 2-DOOR REFIRGERATOR WAS UNPLUGGED AT TIME OF INPSECTION; AFTER UNIT WAS PLUGGED IN, VERIFIED TEMPERATURE UNDER 40F. COLD-HOLDING UNIT WAS TAGGED (SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100# OF FOOD WORTH $350. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 14, 2016 ON REPORT #1609725: (32) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE BUILDUP ALONG VENTS AND HOOD COMPENENTS--MAINTAIN. (33) MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, AND WAFFLE IRONS TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILDUP. MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS IN 7 DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUP USED TO DISPENSE GRANOLA INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO DIPSENSE GRANOLA AND STORE THE HANDLE SCOOP IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Jan 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE BUILDUP ALONG VENTS AND HOOD COMPENENTS--MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, AND WAFFLE IRONS TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGHT FACILITY TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS I.E. EGG SHELLS, CRUMBS, ETC.
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Mar 20, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT EXTERIOR REAR OF EXIT DOOR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PRROVIDE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 13, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 13 RAW EGGS IN CONTAINER ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 64.2-69.5 F. DEGREES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED EGGS. APPROX. WT. 24OZ, AND COST $2.50. INSTRUCTED COLD FOODS AT 40F DEGREES AND LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH FOOD HANDLERS(RINSING WASH CLOTH IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WITH GLOVES ON, NOT CHANGING GLOVES. PUSHING DOWN GARBAGE IN CAN, NOT CHANGING GLOVES) HANDLINNG FOOD AFTER CONTAMINATING THEIR GLOVES WHILE DOING OTHER ACTIVITIES NOT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER DRINKING WATER FROM BOTTLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-010(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH HARDENED AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON CONTAINER AND SPILLED ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDER CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(EGGS, SAUSAGES, WAFFLES ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT DISHES STORED ON RACK IN PREP AREA TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS(DUST, DIRT ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL 2-DR COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT EXTERIOR REAR OF EXIT DOOR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PRROVIDE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 8, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffles Cafe/On the Bun last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffles Cafe/On the Bun on file is from Jun 3, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffles Cafe/On the Bun?
Across the inspection record, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffles Cafe/On the Bun.
Has Waffles Cafe/On the Bun's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffles Cafe/On the Bun have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffles Cafe/On the Bun 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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