3947 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · Chicago, IL 60653
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHICAGO'S HOME OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES on .
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Out of Business
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Canvass
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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352230
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S HOME OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES · 3947 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320486
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S HOME OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES · 3947 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE AREA WHERE COFFEE AND TEA IS PREPARED; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME GASKETS ON THE REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS IN NEED OF REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND STOVE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288425
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S HOME OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES · 3947 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT COOK LINE AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES OR BELOW IN PREP REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP KITCHEN AREA. FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS(RAW EGGS, LIQUID EGGS, RAW CHICKEN, DICED TOMATOES, GROUND TURKEY, AND CHEESE) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F-52.1F. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT IN TEMPERATURE. APPROX. 5 1/2 POUNDS AND $125 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN CONTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR LOWER. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LID COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT POOLING WATER.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2200445 DATED 8/2/2018 NOT CORRECTED: #57 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW. #58 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200445
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S HOME OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES · 3947 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FICILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS)FOOD WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES OF BELOW IN PREP REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP KITCHEN AREA. MAC & CHEESE AT 51.7 DEGREES, POTATO SALAD AT 47.9 DGEREES F. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT IN TEMPERATURE. APPROX. 35 POUNDS $650. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE OBTAINED THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSEVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATION ON DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES, CABNIET IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Heavily scored dish washing racks with accumulation for grim and debris on, inside and around racks. Must replace racks. Heavily scored cutting boards through out facility. Must replace and maintain cutting boards.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN WOMENS REST ROOM IN DISREPAIR ( FAUCET). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHT OUT FACILITY, FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND FURNACE AREAS, FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR IN PREP KITCHEN AREA, COOK LINE, WAIT STATION AREA AND SERVICE CLOSET AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED TILES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCULUMATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUOUT FACILITY AND DISORGANIZED AND CLUTTER FOR HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT NEEDED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Missing ceiling tiles in disrepair/missing in in wait station area, women restroom and ware washing area. Must repair and maintain. Wall in disrepair and tiles missing in ware washing area near one compartment. Must repair and maintain.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NON FUNCTIONAL LIGHTS IN WAIT STATION AREA, WARE WASHING AREA, AND INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181827
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S HOME OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES · 3947 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Pots, pans and multiuse utensils not stored properly. Items stored on floor in next to dish rack. Must clean, sanitize and properly store items.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, CABINETS, SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Heavily scored dish washing racks with accumulation for grim and debris on, inside and around racks. Must replace racks. Heavily scored cutting boards through out facility. Must replace and maintain cutting boards.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: COVING IN DISREPAIR IN WAIT PIT AREA, GROUT IN DISREPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHT OUT FACILITY, FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND FURNACE AREAS, FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR. POOLS OF WATER THROUHOUT FACILITY IN PREP AREAS. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing ceiling tiles in disrepair/missing in in wait station area, women restroom and ware washing area. Must repair and maintain. Wall in disrepair and tiles missing in ware washing area near one compartment. Must repair and maintain.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Non functional lights in wait station area, ware washing area and inside reach in freezer and coolers. Must repair/obtain lights.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Leaking drain pipe under three compartment sink and faucet leaking in disrepair at three compartment sink; Hot water faucet in disrepair in women restroom, water pressure low in men restroom; water leaking from pipe in water heater closet. Facility must repair all and maintain. Observed no hand sink in rear prep area or ware washing area. Facility must install hand sink plumbed to city water pressure.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Facility missing thermometers for reach in coolers and freezers through out facility. Must obtain and maintain.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice dispensing utensils not stored properly (Bowl stored inside ice). Must properly store dispensing utensils for prevention of contamination and maintain.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Facility does not have required food handler training certificates for all food handler employees. Must obtain and maintain training food handler certification for all employees.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181400
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S HOME OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES · 3947 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed hand sink in rear prep and wait station pit area without paper towels/ sanitary drying device. Must obtain and maintain paper towels at all hand sinks. Observed hand sink in rear prep area with bowls stored inside no access for hand washing. Food handler removed bowls for hand washing access, hand sink are for hand washing only. Critical Violation 7-38-030.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Outside waste grease storage area not maintain and clean, condition for rodent harborage accumulation of food debris and grease on top and around unit. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain waste grease storage area. Serious Violation 7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 2117053 performed on 12-12-17. Violation #32 INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND STEAM TABLE ON BOTH SIDES. #33 CLEAN SHELVES AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA. #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, BETWEEN WATER HEATER AND FURNACE IN FURNACE ROOM. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. #38 REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. Serious Violation 7-42-090
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Pots, pans and multiuse utensils not stored properly. Items stored on floor in next to dish rack. Must clean, sanitize and properly store items.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, CABINETS, SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Heavily scored dish washing racks with accumulation for grim and debris on, inside and around racks. Must replace racks. Heavily scored cutting boards through out facility. Must replace and maintain cutting boards.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: COVING IN DISREPAIR IN WAIT PIT AREA, GROUT IN DISREPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHT OUT FACILITY, FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND FURNACE AREAS, FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR. POOLS OF WATER THROUHOUT FACILITY IN PREP AREAS. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing ceiling tiles in disrepair/missing in in wait station area, women restroom and ware washing area. Must repair and maintain. Wall in disrepair and tiles missing in ware washing area near one compartment. Must repair and maintain.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Non functional lights in wait station area, ware washing area and inside reach in freezer and coolers. Must repair/obtain lights.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Leaking drain pipe under three compartment sink and faucet leaking in disrepair at three compartment sink; Hot water faucet in disrepair in women restroom, water pressure low in men restroom; water leaking from pipe in water heater closet. Facility must repair all and maintain. Observed no hand sink in rear prep area or ware washing area. Facility must install hand sink plumbed to city water pressure.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Facility missing thermometers for reach in coolers and freezers through out facility. Must obtain and maintain.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice dispensing utensils not stored properly (Bowl stored inside ice). Must properly store dispensing utensils for prevention of contamination and maintain.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Facility does not have required food handler training certificates for all food handler employees. Must obtain and maintain training food handler certification for all employees.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2117053
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S HOME OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES · 3947 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND STEAM TABLE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN SHELVES AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, BETWEEN WATER HEATER AND FURNACE IN FURNACE ROOM. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2105055
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S HOME OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES · 3947 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AREA 52F AND DISH WASHING AREA 45.5F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED RAW SHELL EGGS 51.8F, WHIPPING CREAM 51.8F, MILK 46.6F, RAW LIVERS 48.7F, POOLED EGGS 50.2F, COOKED RICE 47.9F, COOKED GREENS 57.6F, COOKED BEANS 55.9F, COOKED SWEET POTATOES 73.4F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $80 AND 40LBS. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINETS UNDER POP MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2069336 ON 6-30-17:33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, CABINETS, SHELVES IN BEVERAGE AND WAIT STATION AREAS. 34-GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND FURNACE AREAS. 38-REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON EXPOSED SINKS IN WAIT STATION AND PREP ARA. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 41-REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE COOLERS TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND STEAM TABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE OR EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA AND STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN WAIT STATION.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069336
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S HOME OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES · 3947 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, CABINETS, SHELVES IN BEVERAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON EXPOSED SINKS IN WAIT STATION AND PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE COOLERS TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064506
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S HOME OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES · 3947 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, CABINETS, SHELVES IN BEVERAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON EXPOSED SINKS IN WAIT STATION AND PREP AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE COOLERS TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2060019
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S HOME OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES · 3947 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REAR TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.1F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED OVERNIGHT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER, COOKED GREENS 71.6F, RICE 52.1F, YAMS 48.7-55.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 110 LBS AND $150 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING PLATES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH CHEMICAL CHLORINE AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN CHLORINE AT 100 PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN (179.9F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN DISH MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND WIPING CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, CABINETS, SHELVES IN BEVERAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON EXPOSED SINKS IN WAIT STATION AND PREP AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE COOLERS TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982300
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S HOME OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES · 3947 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL CRACKS IN WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60653
117 of 133 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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