SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

WAFFLES.

BEAT. 36/100

1400 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 26, 2016 · passed

Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Aug 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 26
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MAY 19
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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).

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOER OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE UNDER PREP TABLES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MAY 14
2015
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 DRAIN PLUGS TO PROPERLY DO THE DISHES.

NOV 4
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUNF THE NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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

OCT 28
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUNF THE NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUNF THE NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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

OCT 21
2014
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

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.

SERIOUSPest Activity
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUND THE NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 5
2014
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER IN REAR BY REACH IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER COVING TO THE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BY THE WAFFLE STATION.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK/DISH MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE AND CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS IN BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP.

DEC 20
2013
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

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

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER IN REAR BY REACH IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER COVING TO THE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BY THE WAFFLE STATION.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE AND CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS IN BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP.

DEC 19
2013
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

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

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

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

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER IN REAR BY REACH IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER COVING TO THE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BY THE WAFFLE STATION.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE AND CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS IN BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP.

JAN 30
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE THE DAMAGED COUNTER TOP IN THE FRONT WAFFLE SERVICE AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND THE SHELVES IN THE FRONT WAFFLE SERVICE AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK/DISH MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP. SINK.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND ALL SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A RECEPTACLE.

MAY 4
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND CEILING WITH DUST BUILDUP.

AUG 8
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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