CHICAGO'S HOME OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES

2025-06-27: Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

• Not Critical: CHI-35 — APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 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
• Not Critical: CHI-39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.
• Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: -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.
• Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
• Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.