License Re-Inspection
Mar 5, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Second Wave Restaurant
2431 N Lincoln Ave
Last inspected Mar 5, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
2 inspectionsLicense
Feb 20, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN TO NOT BE HOOKED UP AND OPERATIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TECHNICIANS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WORKING ON MACHINE. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION ONCE INSTALLED FULLY. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR TO THE ROOF ON THE 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO HAVE EXCESSIVE GAPS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH ALONG BOTTOM AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST PROOF EXIT DOOR TO ROOF.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPOSED WATER PIPES/RPZ UNIT ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND TABLES IN THE FRONT OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCLOSE/PROTECT THE PREPARATION AREAS FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT (DIVIDER IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, DOUGH MACHINE NEXT TO STEAM OVEN IN BASEMENT, AND DISH MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR) TO HAVE A PROTECTICE PLASTIC LAYER ON SOME PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO REMOVE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON EQUIPMENT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO (2) ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS (1 IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 1 IN 2ND FLOOR BAR) TO HAVE ONLY COLD WATER SUPPLIED AT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP/DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEMPERED WATER AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 85-119F.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE WALL IN EACH OF THE FOUR CUSTOMER BATHROOMS TO HAVE AN UNFINISHED BRICKWORK ON WALL BEHIND TOILET IN BATHROOM. OBSERVED THE CEILING ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA TO NOT BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANLABLE. CURRENT CEILING IS EXPOSED STEEL BEAMS WITH SPRAY FOAM/INSULATION COVERING SURFACE, CREATING A ROUGH AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANLABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH BATHROOM WALL IN EACH BATHROOM AS WELL 2ND FLOOR BAR CEILING AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OF THE UNFINISHED BRICK WORK AND CEILING IN BAR.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE OF TWO MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source