MAR 23
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WAFFLE LOUNGE.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
7433 S STATE ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 23, 2026 · passed
2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 MONTHS
since Sep 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT COOKSLINE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO COVER SCALP AND BEARDS WHERE APPLICABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED IN THE CORNER OF UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RACK FOR HOLDING BROOMS AND MOPS, INVERTING MOP FOR DRYING/STORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTERED OFFICE LOCATED BETWEEN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING OF FLOORS.
SEP 242025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUSTY SURFACES AND SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND/OR EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 162025FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 16
2025
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE CABINETS IN CONTROL PANEL ROOM, ON FLOOR AND DUCT EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUSTY SURFACES AND SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN AND MEN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND/OR EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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