Waldo Cooney's Pizza
2640 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 7, 2026
Waldo Cooney's Pizza was last inspected on January 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.
Latest inspection
January 7, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
5 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on exterior surfaces of burner and two fryers. Instructed to clean exterior surfaces of burner and two fryers and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on wall to the right of burner. Instructed to remove grease and clean wall to the right of burner and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Mop sink needs to be istalled. Instructed manager to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.