Waffles
Last inspected: May 26, 2016
95
Score
Across the available record, Waffles has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent visit was on May 26, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Waffles is from May 26, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Waffles is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 26, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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May 19, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PLACING WAFFLES ON PLATES FOR SERVICE WITH HIS BARE HANDS, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE A CONTAINER OF DICED HAM AT WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE RAW POULTRY AT THE LOWER SHELF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING AT DISH WASHING AREA WALLS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOER OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE UNDER PREP TABLES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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May 14, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD ROACHES ON THEM ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL REPLACE THE GLUE BOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND THE CEILING TILES SURROUNDING THEM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 DRAIN PLUGS TO PROPERLY DO THE DISHES.
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Nov 4, 2014
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUNF THE NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Oct 28, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUNF THE NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Oct 22, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE MACHINE IN GARAGE WITH EVIDENCE OF MACHINE BEING USED AND WITH FRUIT FLIES IN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISASSEMBLE MACHINE AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, SERVICE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10-14 FLIES NOTED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUNF THE NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Oct 21, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING SINK WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FILL SOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) CITIATION ISSUED. POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND DISH MACHINE WITH 0PPM SANITIZER. INDICATOR LIGH ON MACHINE THAT STATES ADD MORE SANITIZER. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT FOR SERVICE BUT TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR MANUAL SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT DISH MACHINE.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE MACHINE IN GARAGE WITH EVIDENCE OF MACHINE BEING USED AND WITH FRUIT FLIES IN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISASSEMBLE MACHINE AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, SERVICE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10-14 FLIES NOTED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUND THE NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 5, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER IN REAR BY REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED AT FRONT WAFFLE COUNTER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL WOOD SHELVES MUST BE REPAINTED AND SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING AND PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF 1-COMP. SINK AND FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER COVING TO THE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BY THE WAFFLE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK/DISH MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE AND CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS IN BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP.
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Dec 20, 2013
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, OBSERVED 140 IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3-COMP. SINK NOT MAINTAINED/IN POOR REPAIR. IT LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE SANITZING COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT REPAIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #1114650, DATED JANUARY 30, 2013. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING #33- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT WAFFLE SERVICE AREA. #34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK/DISH MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. #42-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. #43 MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND ALL SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER IN REAR BY REACH IN FREEZER.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING AND PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF 1-COMP. SINK AND FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER COVING TO THE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BY THE WAFFLE STATION.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE AND CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS IN BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP.
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Dec 19, 2013
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 46.4F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 46F BY THEIR INTERNAL AND OUTER THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOOD ITEMS INCLUDED BEEF(COOKED), CHICKEN(RAW), FISH(RAW), DAIRY(CHEESE,EGGS AND YOGURT), COOKED PASTA, COLESLAW, MASHED POTATOES, HAM AND CORNED BEEF. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 45.3F-50F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AN APPROX. WEIGHT OF 60LBS. VALUED AT $300.00
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (0PPM-CHLORINE) CHECK SANITIZING LEVEL APPEARED ON DISH MACHINES' INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. ONCE PROPERLY SANITIZING MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MUST PROPERLY SET UP THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.(CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, OBSERVED 140 IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3-COMP. SINK NOT MAINTAINED/IN POOR REPAIR. IT LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE SANITZING COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT REPAIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #1114650, DATED JANUARY 30, 2013. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING #33- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT WAFFLE SERVICE AREA. #34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK/DISH MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. #42-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. #43 MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND ALL SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER IN REAR BY REACH IN FREEZER.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING AND PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF 1-COMP. SINK AND FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER COVING TO THE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BY THE WAFFLE STATION.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE AND CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS IN BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP.
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Jan 30, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE DAMAGED COUNTER TOP IN THE FRONT WAFFLE SERVICE AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND THE SHELVES IN THE FRONT WAFFLE SERVICE AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK/DISH MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP. SINK.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND ALL SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A RECEPTACLE.
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May 4, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. HANDLES PORK, RAW BEEF, RAW CHICKEN,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING WITH DUST BUILDUP.
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Aug 8, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffles on file is from May 26, 2016. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffles?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Waffles.
Has Waffles' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffles have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 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.
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