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CLEAN RECORD

WAFFLE LOUNGE

7433 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

88/100

Inspections

4

Last Inspected

Mar 2026

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

15 total

other
427%
contamination
427%
facility
320%
hygiene
213%
temperature
17%
chemical
17%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT COOKSLINE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO COVER SCALP AND BEARDS WHERE APPLICABLE.

Code 40

MinorOther

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED IN THE CORNER OF UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RACK FOR HOLDING BROOMS AND MOPS, INVERTING MOP FOR DRYING/STORAGE.

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTERED OFFICE LOCATED BETWEEN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING OF FLOORS.

Code 55

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.