Whirlyball
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Whirlyball, the earliest from 2014. Whirlyball was last inspected on Aug 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Whirlyball's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--OBSERVED HEAVY SPILLS INSIDE WINE AND BEER SLIDING COOLERS AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115--OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER BY GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO MEASURE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 194 INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND AT 198F. HOT WATER SANITIZNG FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE BETWEEN 180-194F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ENCRUSTED ON SIDES OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY SPILLS INSIDE WINE AND BEER SLIDING COOLERS AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER BY GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Oct 1, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS PAR COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 45.3 F, COOKED CHOPPED CHICKEN 45.3 F, PARM AND HERB 46.2 , GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST 45.3 F, SHAVED (47.6) AND GRATED PARMESEAN CHEESE 47.4 F, SLICED CHEESE 46.5 F, SLICED TURKEY 45.6 F, MOZERELLA CHEESE 50.1 F, PEPPER JACK CHEESE 47.9 F, CHEESE SAUCE 50 F, PICO DE GALLO 48 F, GARLIC AIOLI 46.5 F, VEGGIE AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS 48.3, COOKED PASTA 47.8 F, PAR COOKED BEEF SLIDERS 50.6 F APPROXIMATELY 400 LBS VALUED AT $2500.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER #1 50. 1 F INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH) PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Nov 13, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.15-- MUST REMOVE CARPETING FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM TO ENABLE ADEQUATE CLEANING/MOPPING. 6-201.11--DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS.---. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN----BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Nov 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE 1ST FLOOR BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER AFTER SEVERAL WASH CYCLES ATTEMPTED AND MACHINE PRIMED. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 9-23-22 REPORT # 2564183 NOT CORRECTED #47- OBSERVED DRAIN HOSES INSTALLED ABOVE ICE BIN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED.----- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.#55- SOME DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AT THE SECOND-FLOOR BAR AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- RESEAL THE PLASTIC BASEBOARD BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED THE MAIN DISH WASHING AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT OPERATIONAL, NOT ATTACHED TO PLUMBING UNDER THE SINK TO ALLOW THE DRAINAGE OF WASTE WATER FROM THE SINKS BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ALLOW THE SINK TO PROPERLY DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AT THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 1ST-FLOOR BAR WINE COOLER AND 2ND-FLOOR BAR BEER COOLER WITH POOLING LIQUID AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE KITCHEN STAGING PREP TABLE AREA. UNABLE TO COMPLETELY TURN THE COLD WATER OFF. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARPETING FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM TO ENABLE ADEQUATE CLEANING/MOPPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS UNDER THE HAND SINKS.----DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AND UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ----BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE UNUSED BEER COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE GARAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Sep 23, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN HOSES INSTALLED ABOVE ICE BIN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NECK FAUCET LOOSE AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE DISHROOM. REPAIR ISSUE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE,REPAINT. SURFACE MUST CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOME DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RESEAL PLASTIC BASEBOARD BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN
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82
Feb 4, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: ONLY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK PROVIDED BEHIND BAR AREA WHICH IS USED MULTIPLE PURPOSE( FOR HANDWASHING AND TO DUMP FOOD LIQUID), AT FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN HANDWASHING SINK AT MENTIONED AREA (PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS,NO COMPLETED. INSTRUCTED F TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE(GLOVES,GARGLES,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT SECOND FLOOR BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE TO BE FILLED AND USED.UNIT IS INSTALLED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER BEHIND DISCHARGE PIPES,UNABLE TO FILL DISPENSER PAPER.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID UNIT OR REMOVE DISCHARGING BEER HOSES/PIPES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C)"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: ONLY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK PROVIDED BEHIND BAR AREA WHICH IS USED MULTIPLE PURPOSE( FOR HANDWASHING AND TO DUMP FOOD LIQUID), AT FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN HANDWASHING SINK AT MENTIONED AREA(PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED CHICKEN,CUT FRUIT,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT BOTH BARS(FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDER-COOKED FOODS OR COOK TO ORDER FOODS(HAMBURGER ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH/BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. REPAIR LEAKY HANDLE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE ON CEMENT FLOOR SURROUNDING WASTE OIL CONTAINER,IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER, ACROSS FROM THE STOVE, IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. REPAIR SLOW DRAINS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND BEHIND BOTH 1ST FL & 2ND FL BARS. REPAIR LEAKY HANDLE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY BASE OF FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2018
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 FOUND HEAT LAMPS/CHAFING DISH NOT HOLDING TCS FOOD/PIZZAS AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES.(110.3F)(118.9) PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. TAGGED HEAT LAMP/CHAFING DISH.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-306.11 FOUND NO FOOD GUARDS FOR BUFFET SETUP AT PREMISES. FOUND PIZZA UNDER HEAT LAMPS WITH NO FOOD GUARDS.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 3 SAUSAGE PIZZAS UNDER HEAT LAMP AT 110.3F AND ABOUT 10 POUNDS CHICKEN WINGS AT 118.9F INSIDE CHAFING DISH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD.VALUE AT ABOUT 100 DOLLARS. PIZZA AND CHICKEN WAS SETUP ON A TABLE(BUFFET SETUP).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITAION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 4, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 27, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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 REAR DOCK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO, OBSERVED 20 SMALL LIVES FLIES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA, AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND ON WALLS AROUND THE UPSTAIRS AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, STAINS AND DARK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, AND ADJUST DOOR GASKET. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL 1 & 2-DOOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF STOVE, DRIED GREASE PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, BEHIND BARS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, GREASE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS (WHISKS, COOKING SPOONS, TONGS, SPATULAS) STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE UPSTAIRS BAR KEG COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WATER, REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.
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Oct 19, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL DRY UTENSILS,POT,PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL RIGHT SIDE OF THE ICE MAKER, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, AND THE BOTH MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP CCOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLERS AND ICE BINS IN BOTH BARS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BOTH BARS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE COOLERS,PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 2, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE GREASE RECEPTACLES AT THE SIDES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FINISH THE TILE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COVER ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE BASEBOARD FOR THE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET, 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY AND CONFERENCE ROOM. CAULK THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Nov 24, 2014
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 25F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER AT 0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKS FROM THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FLOOR DOORWAY AND 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE GREASE RECEPTACLES AT THE SIDES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. REMOVE THE PLUMBER'S PUTTY FROM AROUND THE DRAINS FOR ALL SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE SHELVING IN THE DISHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FINISH THE TILE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COVER ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE BASEBOARD FOR THE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET, 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY AND CONFERENCE ROOM. CAULK THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM.
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Nov 18, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whirlyball last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whirlyball on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whirlyball?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Whirlyball.
Has Whirlyball's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Whirlyball have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Whirlyball 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 Whirlyball inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Whirlyball is inspected around two times per year on average.
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