Waldo Cooney's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Waldo Cooney's Pizza 25 times, with records going back to 2010. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Waldo Cooney's Pizza's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON MILK CRATES IN OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BURNER AND TWO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BURNER AND TWO FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND FAUCET OF WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND FAUCET OF WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALL TO THE RIGHT OF BURNER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN WALL TO THE RIGHT OF BURNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE FRYERS AND BURNER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE FRYERS AND BURNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 1, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 25, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 6, 2024
License
2 minor violations.
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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 BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MOP SINK NEEDS TO BE ISTALLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 4, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LARGE AND SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL OF THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO ABATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 18, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHTOUT THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS INSIDE OF PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE ON THE CAULKING OF HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLATTERED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND DUST ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2022
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CASES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE FOOD "6" OFF OF FLOOR.
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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 REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER ,THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD FROM WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,FLOOR MIXER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: WALLS THROUGH OUT WORN,SMOKE STAINED AND DISCOLORED. INSTD TO CLEAN/PAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE AND DOUGH MIXER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 3, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11/9/20 REPORT 2456431 NOT CORRECTED. 56 SMALL DEEP FRYER NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT WORN,SMOKE STAINED AND DISCOLORED. INSTD TO CLEAN/PAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE AND DOUGH MIXER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 9, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR OUTLET NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. INSTD TO PROVIDE OUTLET AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SMALL DEEP FRYER NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
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Jul 24, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD WATER WITH ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 1 LIVE LARGE ROACH, 1 LIVE BABY ROACH AND MULTIPLE DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. 4 LIVE FLIES NOTED IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PESTS/INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS, AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: HEAVY BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON DOOR GASKETS OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AND AT CAULKING AT BASE OF HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Apr 4, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD WATER WITH ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED, TCS FOODS IN COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL PREPPED, TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE WHEN HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROVIDED PROCEDURE AND KIT. MUST PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS, AND DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON WALL WEST UNDER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM PREP TABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF LARGE, CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE MIXER, ETC.). MUST DEMONSTRATE PROCEDURE.
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED (ICE BUILD UP) ON THE BACK OF THE COMPRESSOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON WALL WEST UNDER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED #10 CAN OPENER, AND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND FRYER DOOR.
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Apr 27, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE CENTER SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE BASIN HOLDS WATER.
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Sep 16, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANGING ICE FROM THE FREEZER COMPRESSOR DRAIN LINE, FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REMOVE ICE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS,CEILING THRU-OUT IST FLOOR NOT CLEAN, ALSO PEELING PAINT OVER THE OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
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Oct 30, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINE. ALL FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS (PIZZA BOXES, TO GO CONTAINERS) CAN NOT BE STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINE. MOVE TO A NEW LOCATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET IN POOR REPAIR ON PIZZA REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON PIZZA REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA UNFINISHED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTIAN. REPAIR HOLE IN CORNER OF CEILING IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD IN BASEMENT.
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Mar 10, 2014
Complaint
3 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 LARGE ROLLS OF PLASTIC WRAP USED FOR PIZZA DOUGH IMPROPERLY STORED ON STAIRS. THE PLASTIC WRAP WOULD THEN BE PLACED ON A FOOD PREP TABLE TO APPLY TO PIZZA DOUGH. INSTRUCTED TO STORE LARGE ROLLS OF PLASTIC WRAP ON A FOOD STORAGE SHELF THAT IS SANITARY WITH A SMOOTH SURFACE BE EASILY CLEANED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE OF KNIFE SHARPENED WITHIN KNIFE RACK IN DISREPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND RESTORE SHARPENER TO A WASHABLE CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE UTENSIL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 1, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SOME ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST DEFROST
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BASE COVING MUST BE INSTALLED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST SEAL OPEMING IN WALL AT BOTTOM STAIRS OF BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STAIRS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Jan 12, 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. THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN WATER IS ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME SO FAUCET WORKS PROPERLY. THE SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM THE WATER GOES DOWN SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.
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Jul 20, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Sep 10, 2010
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PIZZA PREP COOLER,GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN LOBBY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OVER PIZZA PREP COOLER.MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.
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Sep 3, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 51.6F. WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER SUCH AS PIZZA SAUCE 47.9F- 50.1F,HAM 46.7F,DICED TOMATOES 45.6F,COOKED SAUSAGE 47.9F.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED. APPX. 14LBS.$90.
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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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PIZZA PREP COOLER,GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN LOBBY.
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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.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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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.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OVER PIZZA PREP COOLER.MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.
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Feb 3, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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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.PEELING PAINT ON LOWER SHELF OF PIZZA DOUGH TABLE.
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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.MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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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.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE HOOD.FRONT DOOR SWEEP IN POOR REPAIR.
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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 Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waldo Cooney's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Waldo Cooney's Pizza.
Has Waldo Cooney's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waldo Cooney's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waldo Cooney's Pizza 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 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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