Willies N' Waffles

July 31, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO HANDWASHING LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHERE FOODS SUCH AS WAFFLES, FROZEN DRINKS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT PROPERLY DRAINS OR REMOVE ALL FOOD PREPARATION ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • NOTED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH AREA IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE FROM THE REAR KITCHEN COOKS LINE. SINK ACCESS BEING BLOCKED BY COOLERS AND METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST REMOVE SHELVING/COOLERS TO PROVIDE EASY ACCESS TO THE SINK OR INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK ON THE COOKS LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT/COMPLETION FOR CLASS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS DIRECTLY OVER THE HAND WASHING SINK.
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: BROKEN GLASS DOOR ON THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. • MUST NOT USE ELECTRICAL TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR GUARD ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER LID.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR THE SANITIZATION LEVEL AT THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE DISH AREA/FRIE SLICING PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----PEELING SELF-ADHESIVE PAPER LINING THE SHELVES AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP, TINFOIL ON THE COOKS LINE SHELVING, CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING, ALL MUST BE REMOVED. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE CONTAINER IN THE ALLEY WITH EXCESSIVE WASTE, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLED GREASE ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE CONTAINERS, GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE GREASE CONTAINER AND A DIRTY, USED GREASE BUCKET HANGING ON CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AND LEADING TO THE REAR DISH AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH LARGE DIVOTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOOR UNDER THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK, AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS LEADING TO THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----PREVIOUSLY PATCHED OPENING IN THE WASHROOM CEILING WITH OPEN GAPS/CREVICES. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND ALL OPENINGS SEALED.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-28-23 REPORT #2579213 NOT CORRECTED.#55-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, AND THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.#47-NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED TO MOUNT POTATO CUTTER ON THE WALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NON-POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.#58-NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 28, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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