Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on site during time of inspection 1 large live cockroach crawling on the wall next to the soda station. Instructed to contact pest control for addidional service. Must eliminate pest activity on premises. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles off floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed tubs containing raw frozen fish stored on floor in rear prep/dish area. Instructed to remove and thaw fish under refrigeration or continuous water in prep sink.must maintain

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 observed large containers containing fish, mixed seasonings, boxes of greens and preppped greens in pots stored on floors in rear prep area. Instrujcted to provide adequate shelving. Storing food on floor is prohibited in order to prevent possible contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: -601.11(b) observed all prep tables, interior and exterior surface of cooling equipment, storage racks, beverage dispensers, hot holding units (steam table and all heavy frying equipment located in prep area.instructed to remove all dried food debris and heavy grease buildup and maintain clean equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors and wall tiles (attachments) throughout front and rear prep/dishwashing areas with broken, damaged tiles. Instructed to replace and maintain floors that are smooth and easily cleanable in order to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 out c 09/20/2025 observed ventilation hood with excessive built-up thick layers of dripping grease buildup on grates and surrounding surfaces. Instructed to provide vent cleaning services and maintain equipment.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed tubs containing raw frozen fish stored on floor in rear prep/dish area. Instructed to remove and thaw fish under refrigeration or continuous water in prep sink.must maintain

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on site during time of inspection 2 large live cockroaches crawling on 3 compartment sink piping and on floor under dishwashing machine, approximatley 100 small rodent droppings inside sliding door cabinet located underneath beverage dispenser, scattered on floor along side of said equipment, and inside room attached to beverage prep area where hot water tank is located. Noted approximately 65 small black live flies in the following places.., on unopened syrup boxes stacked in rear prep, on walls throughout dishwashing room/prep, on all handsink basins located in prep areas, on exterior surfaces of cooling units and flying throughout prep/ dining area and toilet rooms. Instructed to contact pest control for addidional service. Must eliminate pest activity on premise. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed front door of facility not rodent proof, instructed to provide to prevent pest entry.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed large containers containing fish, mixed seasonings, boxes of greens and preppped greens in pots stored on floors in rear prep area. Instrujcted to provide adequate shelving. Storing food on floor is prohibited in order to prevent possible contamination.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to store soiled wiping cloths inside sanitizing water at least 5oppm in between uses.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed all prep tables, interior and exterior surface of cooling equipment, storage racks, beverage dispensers, hot holding units (steam table and all heavy frying equipment located in prep area.instructed to remove all dried food debris and heavy grease buildup and maintain clean equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors and wall tiles (attachments) throughout front and rear prep/dishwashing areas with broken, damaged tiles. Instructed to replace and maintain floors that are smooth and easily cleanable in order to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hood with excessive built-up thick layers of dripping grease buildup on grates and surrounding surfaces. Instructed to provide vent cleaning services and maintain equipment.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in coolers and freezer to remove spills and/or debris.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the 3 comp sink faucet fixture. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out to remove spills, debris and/or grease. Also clean the light shield in the dish washing area to remove debris.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear door handle missing. Must provide for proper closure to prevent possible entry point for pests.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed stock elevated on milk crates in the storage room. Instructed mamager to properly store dry good on shevling rack that are easily to clean and moniter underneat and behind

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the inside of all cabinets in the rear waitress stations.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall base loose behind heavy equipment. Must repair and maintain where ever needed to prevent accumulation of debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the floors, floor drains, walls and ceiling through out premises. Also keep floors dry as possible.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the floors along the wall base and in corners in the dish wash area and in the prep area.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must properly store wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the coolers and freezer to remove spills and/or debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor along the wall base and in corners to remove spills, debris and/or grease: the waitress stations, dish washing room and kitchen. Also clean the wall and ceiling tiles and light shields in the dishwashing room.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed dark groves in stained cutting boards on prep cooler. Must resurface or replace to prevent cross contamination. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed liquid and debris in cracks between tiles in floor of cooking area. Must detail clean and repair to make even, smooth and easily cleanable (grout). Must maintain same.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing method in use. Observed fish sitting in standing water in 1 compartment sink. Instructed must use one of the following approved method for thawing: in refrigeration, in a microwave as part of a continuous cooking process, or completely submerged under running water with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overlfow. Manager corrected during inspection.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 small, black flies on walls, ceilings and flying around in rear storage room and in hallway. Instructed must contact pest control for service to minimize pest activity. Must clean and sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improper stored on counters and cutting boards throughout prep area. Must properly store all wiping cloths inside a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed dark groves in stained cutting boards on prep cooler. Must resurface or replace to prevent cross contamination. Must maintain same.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed towel used as a mean for repair on handle of dish machine. Must repair and maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed liquid and debris in cracks between tiles in floor of cooking area. Must detail clean and repair to make even, smooth and easily cleanable (grout). Must maintain same.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust and grease in ventilation hood over cooking area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the upper interior panel of the ice machine. Instructed to clean the bottom interior of the fryers to remove excessive grease observed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor and walls in hallway leading to washrooms missing floor tile and paint on newly plasterd wall; instructed to correct.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floor under cooking equipment to remove grease and around/under other kitchen equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: There is a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain the leak.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floors need to be grouted in the side/rear/front food preparation and dish washing area. Instructed to grout floors and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up to properly dry when not in use. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, under the sinks and cooking/cooling equipment with water, dirt, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain dry floors. -the walls around the dish machine, cooking equipment and 3-compartment sink with food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior of the deep dryers and oven with grease, dirt and food build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: There is a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain the leak.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floors need to be grouted in the side/rear/front food preparation and dish washing area. Instructed to grout floors and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up to properly dry when not in use. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, under the sinks and cooking/cooling equipment with water, dirt, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain dry floors. -the walls around the dish machine, cooking equipment and 3-compartment sink with food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.