FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
WAFFLES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 17, 2023
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #2559552
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 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.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 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.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 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.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection