WAFFLES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 170 LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED 35 IN THE FRONT BAR AND ON THE DINING AREA WALL THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE BAR, 35 IN THE DISH AND KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND 100 IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED RED ONIONS AND BAGS OF POTATOES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STAIRWELL AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR (BREAD PREP) COOLER AND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE COOK'S LINE ACROSS FROM THE OVEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS IN BOTH COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.