Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

High Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The most common issue across all inspections has been utensils, equipment and linens, showing up two times. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

6 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: No managerial control in the establishment due to too many priorities violations debit on the inspection report like not cooking food to proper Tempe, handwashing, not enough sanitizer at dishmachine inside and etc ( Corrective action) Recommended basic food safety class

Hands clean and properly washed

Inspector notes: Observed employee place raw shrimp on the grill with gloves on. He took the gloves off and place new ones on without washing hands first ( Corrective action)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: Low temp dishmachine reading at 10 ppm of Chlorine the final rinse temp is at 113 F. Low temp sanitizer must be at 50-200ppm ( Corrective action) Do not use dishmachine until it is service and working. All dishes must be wash by hands

Proper cooking time and temperatures

Inspector notes: Cook took chicken off grill after cooking it from raw. It is reading at 140 F. Cook chicken from raw must be cook to 165 F. ( Corrective action) trained and had him to place back on grill to it was cook to 165 F

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Mac and cheese in warmer reading at 129F. Person in charge stated that it was made 30 minutes ago ( Corrective action) Had them to reheat it in the oven

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Cook sweet potatoes in walkin cooler reading at 50 F. It has a date mark of 4/14. Cook green beans in the walkin cooler reading in cooler with date mark of 4/13 is reading at 46 F. ( Corrective action ) products wash embargo.

Thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9. No visible thermometer in lowboy freezer in kitchen

1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. personal single service cup with orange juice stored in kitchen with no lid nor straw

1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1

Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Stacking containers on to of each other while wet on shelf in washing area

1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1

Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Carryout containers on ice machine at wait station not inverted

1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1

Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(5) Dumpster door open

1200-23-01-.05(5)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles?

Across the inspection record, utensils, equipment and linens has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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