Waldo Cooney's Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Waldo Cooney's Pizza 27 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 14 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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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
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE A/C VENTILATION VENT IN THE REAR CUSTOMER PICK UP AREA BROKEN EXPOSING THE INSIDE OF THE A/C UNIT VENT SHAFT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE LOWER WALL AND PIPING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 21, 2024
License
1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREAWASHING AREA WHERE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PLUMBING IN THE SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Sep 26, 2024
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL, CEILING AND VENTS INBETWEEN COOKING LINE AND PIZZA OVEN WITH HEAVY DUST/GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED ON OPEN BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND CONDIMENTS IN REAR. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND OTHER DRY FOOD NOT IN-USE, WITHOUT ADEQUATE COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE COVER FOR DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN-USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP USED TO LINE SHELVES IN THE GRILL LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 14, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE NECK AND FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN W/LID IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Mar 23, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE INTERIOR COVER IN POOR REPAIR, GASKET NOT INTACT, MISSING PART OF RUBBER GASKET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, TAPED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR PROPERLY SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 24, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR LARGE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR LARGE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ( TCS) FOOD,APPROX 3-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE LARGE PAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.9F TO 49.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WAS REMOVED BY PIC AND DIACARDED AT COST APPROX $20.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOS ,( COOKED FOODS, BEEF,CHICKEN,LASAGNA,ETC),INSIDE WALK IN COOLER HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON FOODS. PRIORITY
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 24, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMIT AND DIRARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS TCS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED SALADS OFFERED FOR RETAIL SALE WITH NO LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISING COVING. CORE VIOLATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 FOOD HANDLERS FOOD HANDLERS EXPIRED IN 2017, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 11, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: LARGE, DEEP CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS (COOKED YESTERDAY) AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURES OF 48.9-52.3F IN WALK IN COOLER. CHICKEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. INSTD TO COOL PROPERLY WITHIN 6 HOURS AND IN SHALLOW PANS. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DO SO AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PIZZA BOXES 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COUNTERS AND SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Mar 9, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Dec 14, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR MATS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT WALL VENT OVER REAR/PREP ENTRANCE DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Sep 9, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUTH FRONT WALL IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RESEAL.
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Jan 15, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN THE HANGING PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT OF THE PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLE ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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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 PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINJ AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE DINING AREA
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN THE HANGING PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT OF THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE DINING AREA.
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Apr 7, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT OF THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT IN THE REAR AND IN THE PREP AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGH OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHICH MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM-USE THE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 9, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CHAR GRILL DRIP TRAY, STORAGE TABLES BOTTOM SHELVES CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER REAR AT DRIVERS WAIT AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AROUND MOP SINK.
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Mar 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE FROM FREEZER COMPRESSOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY HOOD OVER THE PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN INTERRIOR OF MICROWAVE, CHAR GRILL DRIP TRAY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL AND CEILING PEELING PAINT END OF PIZZA OVEN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON PIZZA PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Aug 7, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN CEILING IN THE DRIVERS SECTION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRIVERS SECTION.
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Jan 31, 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.OBESRVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN CHAR GRILL, EXTERIOT OF BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP. ALSO DEFROST FRONT SODA COOLER (EXCESSIVE ICE.). CLEAN BOTH FRONT HOT HOLDING UNITS (INTERIORS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO CLEAN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES ALSO OBSERVED FRONT CEILING TILE (WITHIN VENT) WATER DAMAGED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 5, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WAllS AT 3 COMP AND HAND SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT IN NEED OF END CAP. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST. CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waldo Cooney's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waldo Cooney's Pizza on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waldo Cooney's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Waldo Cooney's Pizza.
Has Waldo Cooney's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Waldo Cooney's Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waldo Cooney's Pizza 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's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waldo Cooney's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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