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Waffle Lounge

September 16, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings4
critical findings0

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Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE CABINETS IN CONTROL PANEL ROOM, ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITZIE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
code 38
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK. IKSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINK.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST BUILUDP ON VENTILATION FAN INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.