CHICAGO, IL - EIFFEL WAFFLE received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/13/2023.
Located at 955 W WEBSTER AVE in the Lincoln Park area, the establishment serves the local community. The Lincoln Park neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation related to pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties - Comments: Person in Charge Does Not Have a City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate. Priority Foundation Violation. See Violation #2 for Citation.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.
The second violation concerned sanitization. Inspectors documented: City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: No City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate Posted on the Premises or Such a Person on Site During the Inspection While Tcs Foods Such As Ice Cream Are Being Prepared and Served. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-012 Citation Issued.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.
The third violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Management, Food Employee and Conditional Employee. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.
The fourth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Knowledge, Responsibilities and Reporting - Comments: No Verified Written Employee Health Policies on Site for All Employees. One Blank Form on Site. Must Provide. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-010 Citation Issued.. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
The fifth violation concerned hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed the North Hand Washing Sink in the 1st Floor Prep Area Being Used As a Prep Sink, Rinsing Blender Cups and Storing Dirty Ute. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/13/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION.; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS ICE CREAM ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.; MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.; PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NOTED NO SPILL KIT (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED NO UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. PEST CONTROL PROVIDER COMES ONCE A MONTH. LAST LOGGED INSPECTION DATED 12/16/2023. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ALL 2024 SERVICE REPORTS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020(c) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.; WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED WIPING CLOTH ON TOP OF KNIFE ON CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT WAFFLE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO AVAILABLE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS AT BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MENS BATHROOM FOR GUESTS NOT CLEAN. EXESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE. PIC STATED BATHROOMS ARE CLEANED EVERY FOUR HOURS.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED UNCOVERED HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED LADIES BATHROOM FOR GUESTS NOT CLEAN. DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP IN ALL CORNERS OF THE BATHROOM AND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED STANDING WATER IN HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HOLE IN WALL ON STAIRWAY TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2574256 CONDUCTED ON 4/13/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#37) 3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: SUGAR, NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. (#41)4-901.12 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.(#51)5-205.15 LEAK UNDER THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR.----LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE SOUTH HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.; SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A; C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS INCLUDING BOXED WAFFLE MIX TO ENABLE SWEEPING, MOPPING AND MONITORING.---- MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOTED WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AND DOOR FRAME OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 4-301.16-- MUST INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR ALL RINSING, DUMPING AND PREPPING OF ICE CREAM ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT. 5-205.15-- LEAK UNDER THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114-- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED. 6-201.11-- FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH UNEVEN, DIVOT AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DIRTY WALLS SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.; PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION.; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS ICE CREAM ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.; MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. ONE BLANK FORM ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE NORTH HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BEING USED AS A PREP SINK, RINSING BLENDER CUPS AND STORING DIRTY UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. EMPLOYEE REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE NORTH HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE NORTH HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.; THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY COOLER. THERMOMETER READING AT 72F. MUST REPLACE.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: SUGAR, NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.; WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.; IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.; SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS INCLUDING BOXED WAFFLE MIX TO ENABLE SWEEPING, MOPPING AND MONITORING. BOTTOM SHELF OF THE BASEMENT METAL RACK SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.---- MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: IN USE MICROWAVE OVEN MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOTED WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AND DOOR FRAME OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED RUSTY METAL RACK DRYING RACK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR ALL RINSING, DUMPING AND PREPPING OF ICE CREAM ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK UNDER THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR.----LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE SOUTH HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL.; GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AREA NOTED WITH SEVERAL OPEN/TORN BAGS OF USED FOOD CONTAINERS, USED PLASTIC GLOVES, USED PLASTIC UTENSILS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE FROM THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORANGIZED AND ELEVATED.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH UNEVEN, DIVOT AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DIRTY WALLS SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE MENS AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.----FLOORS BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.; PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2552909 ON 3-15-22 NOT CORRECTED. #39- A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP COUNTER(NORTH AREA OF PREP). THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. #55- HOLE ON WALL AROUND THE DRAIN PIPE OF NORTH HANDWASHING SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.#57- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED..
Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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