Waldo Cooney
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 22 inspections at Waldo Cooney stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 14 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Waldo Cooney is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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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 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN SOLID CHICKEN THAWING ON TABLE INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CHICKEN THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 3, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE GROUND BEEF 52.3F, CHICKEN 53.6F, MEATBALLS 57.6F, SAUSAGE 54.3F, ITALIAN BEEF 53.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND STORAGE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, 53.1F AND 49.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 10, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING IN BASEMENT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ABOVE SINGLE SERVIE ARTICLES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 4, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS CRAWLING ON CORDS AND WOOD JOIST IN ACCESS PANEL 1ST FL. PREP AREA,ON FLOOR NEXT TO GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT PREP AREA,ON WALL AND CRAWLING ON GREASE TRAP IN DISH WASHING AREA,CRACKS AND CREVICE IN STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON LEDGE OF HOT WATER TANK,IN WOOD FLOOR JOIST POST IN BASEMENT,CRAWLING ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/31/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT & WALK IN COOLER.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 : OBSERVED A POT & BUSS PANS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY WASH & SANITIZED. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH & SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES,COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,FLOOR MIXERS, FRYER CABINETS,LEGS & WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PIPES ALONG WALLS,COUNTER TOPS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL STAINED,MISSING , LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES,FLOOR TILES,CEILING TILES,HOLES IN WALLS,CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WALLS AND TRIM (WOOD) THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FURNANCE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED AND REPLACED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF TOXIC ITEMS STORED AMONGST FOOD SUCH AS 3- CANS OF INSECTICIDE STORED ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF 3- SEPERATE PREP TABLES NEXT TO FOOD IN PREP AREAS.MANAGER REMOVE DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP POISONIOUS /TOXIC ITEMS STORED SEPERATELY.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CRACKS AND CREVICES AND ON FLOOR & ALONG WALL BASES OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,DOOR HINGES AND WALL PLATE OF PIZZA OVEN ,BEHIND PIZZA PREP COOLER & PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH STORAGE RACK,WHEEL BASES OF FRONT 1- DOOR PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYER CABINET,CREVICES OF WOOD STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT,CRAWLING ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT IN BETWEEN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS STORED ON FLOOR.A WOOD FLOOR JOIST POST IN BASEMENT.1- LIVE FLYING INDIAN MEAL MOTH IN DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO 4-6 LIVE LARGE & SMALL FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND LOBBY WITH FRONT DOOR WIDE OPEN.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/26/23.MUST ELIMINATE PEST AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,FRIED CHICKEN,MEAT BALLS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:03 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPTY PLASTIC CHICKEN BAGS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN. ARTICLES REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-03(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT HAND SINK WHEN COLD WATER FAUCET IS TURNED ON NO WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED AND REPLACED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLLERGEN TRAINING FOR ADDITIONAL FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR PIZZA TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT & WALK IN COOLER.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A POT TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY WASH & SANITIZED. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH & SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES,COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,FLOOR MIXERS, FRYER CABINETS,LEGS & WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PIPES ALONG WALLS,COUNTER TOPS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT & COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING , LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES,FLOOR TILES,CEILING TILES,HOLES IN WALLS,CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WALLS AND TRIM (WOOD) THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FURNANCE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND WALL BASES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Dec 6, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE LITTER AND DEBRIS.
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Jul 10, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN PIZZA 159.6F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONG BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER UNFINISHED WALLS AND WOODEN SURFACES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY MAKE WALLS AND CEILINNGS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR FURNACE ROOM AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN PIZZA 159.6F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: ) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONG BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER UNFINISHED WALLS AND WOODEN SURFACES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY MAKE WALLS AND CEILINNGS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR FURNACE ROOM AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING..
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES WEARING FACE COVERINGS DURING INSPECTION. FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN A SIX FOOT SOCIAL DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 28, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED TCS FOODS OUT OF THE (RAW CHICKEN, PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 25, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 5 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 53F, 5 LBS OF GYROS MEAT AT 55F, 3 LBS OF RANCH DRESSING AT 56F, AND 10 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 52.3F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED P-TRAP MISSING ON THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM AND WATER RUNNING INTO A BUCKET LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR P-TRAP AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ACCORDING TO LAW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURE OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED TCS FOODS OUT OF THE (RAW CHICKEN, PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED IN THE REAR AND WALL SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB STRIPED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP MISSING LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS OR ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 23, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HANDLE BREAD AND COOKED CHICKEN BREAST WITH HIS BARE HANDS WHILE MAKING A SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED THAT UTENSILS OR GLOVES MUST BE USED TO HANDLE ANY READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. ESTABLSHMENT WAS INSTRUCTED OF THIS ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2014 IN THE COMMENT SECTION OF THE REPORT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A) ISSUED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION FEB. 7, 2017. NO SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMER VIEW; INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILE IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN; REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN GREASY PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN REAR OF THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK; REATTACH COVING WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM; INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.
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Feb 7, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED,THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR, THE HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN OFF AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA,UNABLE TO TURN WATER ON WITHOUT HANDLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Apr 20, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP PIZZA PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND PIZZA PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Jan 13, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET AROUND THE DOOR AT THE WALKIN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR RIPPED AND TORN AND NOT MAINTAINED. MUST REPLACE IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS AND THE DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE DOUGH PREP TABLE HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER FAUCET BOTH HAVE A STEADY STREAM OF HOT WATER COMING OUT WHEN THE WATER IS OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH FAUCETS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEE HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE CERTIFICATES. NO OTHER EMPLOYEES HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. GAVE MANAGER FAQ SHEET FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.MUST COMPLY WITHIN 90 DAYS.
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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR WALL NEXT TO DOUGH PREP WITH NICKS/ HOLES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO REPALCE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA, ALSO UNDER FRONT FRYER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Nov 12, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 5, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 9-LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES. CRAWLING ON FLOORS,WALLS,IN BETWEEN SHELVING UNITS AND INSIDE CRACKS ON WALLS.MUST CALL PEST CO FOR TREATMENT,CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS THRU OUT PREMISE .MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS,CEILINGSAND PIPES.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.ALSO SOME WALL AREAS IN POOR REPAIR LOOSE PANELS.MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS.
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Mar 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING IN LEFT SIDE CORNER IN FURNANCE ROOM.MUST SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN PREP AREA.MUST SHIELD
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL GAS STOVE BY DEEP FRYER NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST ADJUST STOVE SO THAT STOVE IS COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD OR STOVE MUST BE REMOVED.
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Mar 22, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK RUSTY.MUST REPAIR. SCEEN AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR.
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Dec 15, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT PREP TABLE AND ABOVE LARGE MIXER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waldo Cooney last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waldo Cooney on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waldo Cooney?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Waldo Cooney.
Has Waldo Cooney's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Waldo Cooney have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waldo Cooney means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Waldo Cooney inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waldo Cooney is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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