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Inspection ID
1960726
Location recorded for this inspection · WAFFLES · 1400 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931665
Location recorded for this inspection · WAFFLES · 1400 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1771120
Location recorded for this inspection · WAFFLES · 1400 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: 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).
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: 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.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOER OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE UNDER PREP TABLES.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1538002
Location recorded for this inspection · WAFFLES · 1400 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 DRAIN PLUGS TO PROPERLY DO THE DISHES.
ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501466
Location recorded for this inspection · WAFFLES · 1400 S MICHIGAN AVE
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: MUST CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUNF THE NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453611
Location recorded for this inspection · WAFFLES · 1400 S MICHIGAN AVE
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: MUST CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUNF THE NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453597
Location recorded for this inspection · WAFFLES · 1400 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: 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.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUNF THE NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453594
Location recorded for this inspection · WAFFLES · 1400 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: 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.
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: 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.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: 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.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUND THE NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228456
Location recorded for this inspection · WAFFLES · 1400 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER IN REAR BY REACH IN FREEZER.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER COVING TO THE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BY THE WAFFLE STATION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK/DISH MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE AND CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS IN BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1115194
Location recorded for this inspection · WAFFLES · 1400 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 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
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER IN REAR BY REACH IN FREEZER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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 - Comments: MUST REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER COVING TO THE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BY THE WAFFLE STATION.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE AND CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS IN BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1115192
Location recorded for this inspection · WAFFLES · 1400 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 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 [email protected] CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 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
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: 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 [email protected]. 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
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 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
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER IN REAR BY REACH IN FREEZER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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 - Comments: MUST REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER COVING TO THE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BY THE WAFFLE STATION.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE AND CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS IN BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114650
Location recorded for this inspection · WAFFLES · 1400 S MICHIGAN AVE
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: MUST REPLACE THE DAMAGED COUNTER TOP IN THE FRONT WAFFLE SERVICE AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND THE SHELVES IN THE FRONT WAFFLE SERVICE AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK/DISH MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP. SINK.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND ALL SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A RECEPTACLE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60605
233 of 290 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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