What is Chicago Waffles's health inspection score?

Chicago Waffles has a SafeDine safety score of 51 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicago Waffles last inspected?

Chicago Waffles was last inspected on October 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicago Waffles have?

Chicago Waffles has 70 total violations across 12 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicago Waffles safe to eat at?

Chicago Waffles has a safety score of 51/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Chicago Waffles serve?

Chicago Waffles serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chicago Waffles

Name: Chicago Waffles
Address: 1400 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 51

1400 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/14/2025

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0Fair

American•South Loop

Ranked #227 of 289 in South LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Oct 14, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-49

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-13 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+41 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1400 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Nov 2022

1 inspections

Nov

Mar 2023

2 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jul 2024

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

14 basic

Jul

Oct 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

11 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass3 Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN REAR/DISHWASHING EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS EVEVATION IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: REAR PREP, DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL CRATES AND ELIMINATE THE USE OF CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Base deductions−15 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High1 Med6 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

38/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS EGGS, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY LONG TABLE WITH PANCAKE BATTER ON IT AND SCOOPER AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN REAR/DISHWASHING EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS EVEVATION IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: REAR PREP, DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL CRATES AND ELIMINATE THE USE OF CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM FIRST COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High1 Med14 Basic

19 total1 risk factor

22/100inspection score

−73 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED COOK OPERATING LOW TEMP. DISH MACHINE AND PROCEED TO PREPARE RTE FOOD WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. NOTED SERVERS BUSSING TABLES AND SERVING TABLES WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS WHEN THERE IS A POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION. THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH THEIR HANDS, CHANGE GLOVES, PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED COOK PREPARING RTE STRAWBERRIES IN REAR PREP WITH BARE HANDS, MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. 5# OF PRODUCT $15. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS DISHWASHER NOW READING 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN HOT HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 4# COUNTRY GRAVY AT 98.3F AND 5# SHREDDED CHICKEN AT 114.3F. 9 POUNDS WITH VALUE OF $35.00 VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (14)

−28 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED UNWARAPPED 6 INCH PAN OF COOKED SAUSAGE LINK ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED DELI CUPS NOT PROPERLY AIR DRIED BEFORE STACKING, INSTRUCTED TO ALLOW TO AIR DRY PRIOR TO STACKING DELI CUPS.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED COOK USE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING GLOVES ON TO PREPARE FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS EVEVATION IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: REAR PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND GARAGE/DRY STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL CRATES AND ELIMINATE THE USE OF CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED IN WALK-IN COOLER A PIECE OF RAW WOOD USED AS A SHELF WITH BUS PANS AS A BASE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR LEAKING FROM 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT FROM DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FRQUENCY AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER IN REAR GARAGE/DRY STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MIANTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN DINING ROOM AND FRONT AND REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB IN IN HOOD SYSTEM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELD FROM LIGHT BULBS IN EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−73 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
7-206.12 OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT IN FOOD STORAGE AREA ( WHERE A VARIETY OF CONDIMENTS ARE STORED). OBSERVED RODENT BAIT ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND CONDIMENTS LOCATED IN GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-015, CITATION ISSUED. FACILITY CLEANS AND REMOVES RODENT BAIT.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High4 Med2 Basic

10 total

36/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM/ PREP AND FRONT BAR . ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. OBSERVED A CASE OF RAW EGGS STORED OVER FRESH STRAWBERRIES. OBSERVED CRACKED EGG DRIPPING ONTO STRAWBERRIES. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED, HELD AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.ITEMS STORED CORRECTLY AT TIME OF INSPECTION, CONTAMINATED FOOD DISCARD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 12LBS $30.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 10 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD CHICKEN, BEEF, TOMATOES, ETC. STORED FOR OVER 7 DAYS, LABELED WITH A DISCARD DATE OF 11/30, 12/23 & 12/28 LOCATED IN REAR 2 DOOR COOLER. PREPARED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION SHALL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS OF FOOD AT $200. ALSO NOTED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
24TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD COOKED BACON SITTING IN FOOD PREP AREA FOR OVER 24 HOURS. ALSO NOTED COOKED POTATOES AT 76.8 F LOCATED IN FOOD PREP. MANAGER STATES FACILITY IS USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEMS OR NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES, SAID PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY THE FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135�F OR GREATER WHEN REMOVED FROM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4
28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT IN FOOD STORAGE AREA ( WHERE A VARIETY OF CONDIMENTS ARE STORED). OBSERVED RODENT BAIT ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND CONDIMENTS LOCATED IN GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROX 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN GARAGE. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST ELIMINATE EST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND ALL SHELVING UNITS LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRYING SHELVING UNITS LOCATED IN DISHWASHER AREA FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST AND BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2572587 CONDUCTED ON 03/15/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED. 6-501.114 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ITEMS (BOXES, GALLONS OF CHEMICALS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE GROUND AND STORE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−64 pts

Mar 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER UNDER THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ITEMS (BOXES, GALLONS OF CHEMICALS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE GROUND AND STORE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES CRACKED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A SHELF CORRODING UNDER THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED SOME MENU ITEMS (EGG ITEMS) WITHOUT A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND IRRELEVENT ITEMS WITH A DISCLOSURE SUCH AS PORK AND POULTRY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) TO ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS MOST EGG ITEMS (UNLESS FULLY COOKED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 OBSERVED JUGS OF WATER BEING STORED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITH PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNCLOSED JUGS OF WATER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OR PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION FOR THE WATER JUGS IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER UNDER THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 OUT OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER AT SAID SINKS RANGED FROM 80F-84F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES CRACKED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A SHELF CORRODING UNDER THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ITEMS (BOXES, GALLONS OF CHEMICALS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE GROUND AND STORE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Base deductions−22 pts

Nov 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT DISH AREA WITH NO PAPER TOWELS TO DRY HANDS AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER INSTALLED TOWELS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVERED VARIOUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED MUSHROOMS 10LBS, MARINATED BEEF CHUNCKS 25LBS, BUCKETS OF SHELLED EGGS, 25 DOZEN WHOLE EGGS, AND 35 LBS GROUND MARINATED MEAT. ALL PRODUCTS WERE BETWEEN 48-55 DEGREES. PREMISES NOT COOLING PROPERLY AFTER PROCESSING TOTAL VALUE $500.00 100 LBS ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL NON TOWEL WIPING CLOTHS IN NEED OF REPLACING OFTEN. PREMISES USING GREEN SCOURING PAD THAT NEEDS REPLACING. INSTUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP LINE. BOARDS WORN, DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD ORDER.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN STRIPS AND MAINTAIN FOR DAILY TESTING OF MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DOOR HANDLES AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. CLEAN ALL FOOD BINS TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL SINKS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT P-TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA, AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, AROUND AND UNDER ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHT ABOVE 3 COMP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−31 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING NEAR 2 DOOR COMMERCIAL COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BASE COVING

Base deductions−2 pts

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