Willies N' Waffles

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 9, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as a liner for cooking equipment encrusted with grease.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2-door tall refrigerator in front prep area and 1door prep cooler in rear food preparation area not in use. Must repair or remove from premises. Observed clutter and cardboard boxes inside the unisex washroom and rear food storage area. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. May 2, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sink locted in front food preparation area. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose and describe which foods can be order raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed scoops stored in dry food storage container in rear food preparation area. Instructed person in charge to properly store stored scoops to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as a liner for cooking equipment encrusted with grease.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing door device on the unisex employee washroom door. Instructe to install a self closing door device on washroom door and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2-door tall refrigerator in front prep area and 1door prep cooler in rear food preparation area not in use. Must repair or remove from premises. Observed clutter and cardboard boxes inside the unisex washroom and rear food storage area. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on floor along wallbase in rear food storage are and underneath dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Apr 16, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Sep 9, 2024 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

5. Aug 13, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-901.11--- all stored items throughout the front food prep area must be elevated from the floors.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)----broken glass door on the two door tall reach-in cooler. Must replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11--- 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.----excessive dust on the ceiling vents leading to the washroom. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Aug 9, 2024 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations from 7-31-24 report #2598411 not corrected #48- no chlorine chemical test strips on site to monitor the sanitization level at the chlorine chemical dish washing machine. Must provide. #54-observed the outside garbage and grease container in the alley with excessive waste, food debris, bags of food waste and garbage overflowing from the container and unable to close the lid. Instructed to remove all, clean all affected areas and maintain.#60- 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.#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 violation 7-42-090…

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-901.11--- all stored items throughout the front food prep area must be elevated from the floors.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)----broken glass door on the two door tall reach-in cooler. Must replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: -peeling self-adhesive paper lining the shelves at the front food prep, must be removed. Shelving must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11--- 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.-

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- no proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Jul 31, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s 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.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s 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.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled with the product common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not store clean utensils directly over the hand washing sink.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the front food prep area must be elevated from the floors.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Broken glass door on the two door tall reach-in cooler. Must replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use electrical tape as a means of repair or guard on the cooks line cooler lid.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s 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.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s 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.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s 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.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s 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.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s 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.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Jul 28, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued today

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted individual to-go disposable containers used for scooping serving food at the service prep coolers. Instructed to provide tongs, serving spoons, or ladles for scooping food.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted unfinished wood used to mount potatoe cutter on the wall at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to provide a non-porous wood that are easily cleanable and maintained.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and rusty grease trap underneath the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the wall base, underneath equipment, and the front counter and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Jul 28, 2023 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

10. Jul 18, 2023 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

11. Mar 27, 2023 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Noted bulk food items stored inside containers at the kitchen food prep not properly labeled. Instructed management that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted foil paper used to line shelves. Instructed to clean and remove all foil paper to prevent hiding places for pest.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the mechanical stopper at the 3 compartment sink at the kitchen prep in poor repairs. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail and maintain floors through out the kitchen especially along wall base, underneath the 3 compartment sink, heating unit area, behind cooking equipment with thick greace and dirt.also notd multiple cracks on floor through out. Instructed to resurface floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

12. Mar 21, 2023 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

13. Mar 4, 2022 Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3-door reach-in prep cooler and 1-door prep cooler rubber door gaskets ripped/not tight fitted. Instructed manager must replace damaged gaskets and make gaskets tight fitted for said coolers.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build up on prep area coolers condensers. Must clean and maintain equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood and hood filters with food/grease build up. Must clean ventilation hood and hood filters.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected