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WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA

2640 W 51ST ST · Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2606031

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 2640 W 51ST ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602125

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 2640 W 51ST ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600793

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 2640 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580341

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 2640 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555279

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 2640 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CASES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE FOOD "6" OFF OF FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER ,THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2511187

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 2640 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510751

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 2640 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456431

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 2640 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MISSING COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING COVER FOR OUTLET NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. INSTD TO PROVIDE OUTLET AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: SMALL DEEP FRYER NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303604

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 2640 W 51ST ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303271

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 2640 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282615

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 2640 W 51ST ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PROVIDED PROCEDURE AND KIT. MUST PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS, AND DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON WALL WEST UNDER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM PREP TABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF LARGE, CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE MIXER, ETC.). MUST DEMONSTRATE PROCEDURE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059977

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 2640 W 51ST ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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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292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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