What is Eiffel Waffle's health inspection score?

Eiffel Waffle has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Eiffel Waffle last inspected?

Eiffel Waffle was last inspected on October 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Eiffel Waffle have?

Eiffel Waffle has 41 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Eiffel Waffle safe to eat at?

Yes, Eiffel Waffle has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Eiffel Waffle serve?

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

Official Health Record

Eiffel Waffle

Name: Eiffel Waffle
Address: 955 W WEBSTER AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 89

955 W WEBSTER AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/28/2025

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0Excellent

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #167 of 764 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Oct 28, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

8.2

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+29 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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955 W WEBSTER AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

6 high priority

2 intermediate

17 basic

Apr

May 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

11 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Oct

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High1 Med11 Basic

16 total4 risk factors

13/100inspection score

−67 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS ICE CREAM ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NOTED NO SPILL KIT (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED NO UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. PEST CONTROL PROVIDER COMES ONCE A MONTH. LAST LOGGED INSPECTION DATED 12/16/2023. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ALL 2024 SERVICE REPORTS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020(c) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED WIPING CLOTH ON TOP OF KNIFE ON CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT WAFFLE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED NO AVAILABLE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS AT BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED MENS BATHROOM FOR GUESTS NOT CLEAN. EXESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE. PIC STATED BATHROOMS ARE CLEANED EVERY FOUR HOURS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED UNCOVERED HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED LADIES BATHROOM FOR GUESTS NOT CLEAN. DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP IN ALL CORNERS OF THE BATHROOM AND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED STANDING WATER IN HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HOLE IN WALL ON STAIRWAY TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2574256 CONDUCTED ON 4/13/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#37) 3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: SUGAR, NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. (#41)4-901.12 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.(#51)5-205.15 LEAK UNDER THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR.----LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE SOUTH HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−67 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS INCLUDING BOXED WAFFLE MIX TO ENABLE SWEEPING, MOPPING AND MONITORING.---- MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOTED WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AND DOOR FRAME OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
4-301.16-- MUST INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR ALL RINSING, DUMPING AND PREPPING OF ICE CREAM ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT. 5-205.15-- LEAK UNDER THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114-- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED. 6-201.11-- FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH UNEVEN, DIVOT AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DIRTY WALLS SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

6 High2 Med13 Basic

21 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−96 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS ICE CREAM ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. ONE BLANK FORM ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE NORTH HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BEING USED AS A PREP SINK, RINSING BLENDER CUPS AND STORING DIRTY UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. EMPLOYEE REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE NORTH HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE NORTH HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY COOLER. THERMOMETER READING AT 72F. MUST REPLACE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: SUGAR, NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS INCLUDING BOXED WAFFLE MIX TO ENABLE SWEEPING, MOPPING AND MONITORING. BOTTOM SHELF OF THE BASEMENT METAL RACK SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.---- MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
IN USE MICROWAVE OVEN MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOTED WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AND DOOR FRAME OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED RUSTY METAL RACK DRYING RACK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR ALL RINSING, DUMPING AND PREPPING OF ICE CREAM ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK UNDER THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR.----LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE SOUTH HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AREA NOTED WITH SEVERAL OPEN/TORN BAGS OF USED FOOD CONTAINERS, USED PLASTIC GLOVES, USED PLASTIC UTENSILS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE FROM THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORANGIZED AND ELEVATED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH UNEVEN, DIVOT AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DIRTY WALLS SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE MENS AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.----FLOORS BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2552909 ON 3-15-22 NOT CORRECTED. #39- A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP COUNTER(NORTH AREA OF PREP). THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. #55- HOLE ON WALL AROUND THE DRAIN PIPE OF NORTH HANDWASHING SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.#57- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−96 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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