Waldo Cooney's Pizza

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 4, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Aug 27, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

3. Aug 18, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed front door open at the time of inspection. Instructed to keep door closed and tight fitting to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed very low lighting in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide better lighting and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. May 4, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   10 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."3/4-1" gap along bottom of front door. Must make door tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler & freezer. Must elevate food "6" off of floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler & freezer ,throughout prep area.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from microwave.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must seal hole in wall under hand sink in toilet room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor along wall bases throughout.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean splatter from walls throughout premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Jun 11, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: cracked floor tiles under cooking line. Instd to replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jun 3, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Cracked floor tiles under cooking line. Instd to replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

7. Nov 9, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Missing covered trash receptacle in toilet room. Instd to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Missing cover for outlet next to pizza oven. Instd to provide outlet and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Small deep fryer not under ventilation hood. Instd to have completely under ventilation hood or remove from premises

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Jul 24, 2019 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Jul 17, 2019 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Stock on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to elevate 6 inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

10. Apr 4, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Provided procedure and kit. Must provide disinfectant effective against norovirus, and disposable mop. Priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood on wall west under prep table, instructed to seal. Also remove duct tape from prep table. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide written procedure on washing, rinsing and sanitizing of large, clean in place equipment (large mixer, etc.). Must demonstrate procedure.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

11. Jun 9, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed #10 can opener, and prep table not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of microwave, and fryer door.

12. Apr 27, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair the center sink stopper lever at the 3 compartment sink so that the basin holds water.

13. Sep 16, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed hanging ice from the freezer compressor drain line, freezer compressor not maintained, instructed to repair/remove ice.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walls,ceiling thru-out ist floor not clean, also peeling paint over the oven, instructed to clean/remove peeling paint and repaint.

14. Oct 30, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice accumulation on interior of reach in walk in freezer. Remove ice accumulation and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed gasket in poor repair on pizza reach in refrigerator. Repair and maintain gasket.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on pizza reach in refrigerators unclean with a build up of dirt. Clean and maintain gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace light sheild in basement.

15. Mar 10, 2014 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet of 3 compartment sink. Repair leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink.

16. Feb 1, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label cooked food products inside walk-in cooler in rear prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Some ice build-up inside walk-in freezer must defrost

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter from stairs in rear prep area to prevent rodent harborage

17. Jan 12, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

18. Jul 20, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Wall behind exposed handsink not clean. Clean and paint if needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

19. Sep 10, 2010 Pass

    Tag Removal · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

20. Sep 3, 2010 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

21. Feb 3, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE HOOD.FRONT DOOR SWEEP IN POOR REPAIR.