Waffle Pancake House
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
70
Score
WAFFLE PANCAKE HOUSE INC, located at 3458 W 111Th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 24, 2025, which resulted in a score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations. Across eight recorded inspections, the facility has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
11 minor violations.
58
May 8, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Oct 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jan 7, 2021
License
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Violations — Dec 24, 2025 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE DOUBLE DOORS ON THE ST LOUIS SIDE WITH A GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR ADJUST WEATHER STRIP AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN ALL SHELVING AS A MEANS OF MAKING SURFACES EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM AIR VENT HANGING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(FLAT TOP,GRILL) IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...THE WALL ABOVE AND LEFT OF THE REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR...THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE/PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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