Waffle Pancake House
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Waffle Pancake House eight times, with records going back to 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mar 5, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REMOVING OF CLUTTER. FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STNDING WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REPLACING. OBSERVED SOME BUILD UP THAT CAN NOT BE REMOVE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OUTER AREAS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST, GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CARDBOARD IN NEED OF REMOVING FROM STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING IN DINING AREA AND FRONT AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPPING AND REPAINTING WHERE WATER DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ALL AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2024
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF CONTAINER WITH NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE MIXER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUCT AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WHEN WORN OR DISCOLORED REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDES OF ALL PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS AND WHEELS ON EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS IN MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2566131 ON 10/28/2022 #10 "MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE" PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2566131 10/28/2022 #60"PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/7/21 REPORT #2472417 NOT CORRECTED: #58 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING OR MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SEE VIOLATION 60.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM AND THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FROM A CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SEE VIOLATION 60.
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Oct 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/7/21 REPORT 2472417 NOT CORRECTED: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING OR MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Jan 7, 2021
License
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle Pancake House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle Pancake House on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle Pancake House?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Waffle Pancake House.
Has Waffle Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle Pancake House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle Pancake House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Waffle Pancake House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle Pancake House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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