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WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA

8541 S PULASKI RD · Chicago, IL 60652

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
2606058

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 8541 S PULASKI RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978466

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 8541 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PIZZA BOXES 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COUNTERS AND SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632855

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 8541 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516736

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 8541 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR MATS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT WALL VENT OVER REAR/PREP ENTRANCE DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575307

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 8541 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOUTH FRONT WALL IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RESEAL.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515942

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 8541 S PULASKI RD

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: INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN THE HANGING PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT OF THE PREP AREA

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLE ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINJ AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE DINING AREA

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501840

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 8541 S PULASKI RD

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: INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN THE HANGING PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT OF THE PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE DINING AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434612

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 8541 S PULASKI RD

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: MUST SAND OR REPACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT OF THE PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT IN THE REAR AND IN THE PREP AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGH OUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHICH MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM-USE THE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE) WHEN NOT IN USE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151612

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 8541 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN CHAR GRILL DRIP TRAY, STORAGE TABLES BOTTOM SHELVES CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER REAR AT DRIVERS WAIT AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL AROUND MOP SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151153

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 8541 S PULASKI RD

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: NEED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE FROM FREEZER COMPRESSOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY HOOD OVER THE PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN INTERRIOR OF MICROWAVE, CHAR GRILL DRIP TRAY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WALL AND CEILING PEELING PAINT END OF PIZZA OVEN.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON PIZZA PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1150615

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 8541 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN CEILING IN THE DRIVERS SECTION.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRIVERS SECTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
537865

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 8541 S PULASKI RD

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBESRVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN CHAR GRILL, EXTERIOT OF BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP. ALSO DEFROST FRONT SODA COOLER (EXCESSIVE ICE.). CLEAN BOTH FRONT HOT HOLDING UNITS (INTERIORS).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO CLEAN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES ALSO OBSERVED FRONT CEILING TILE (WITHIN VENT) WATER DAMAGED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
453320

Location recorded for this inspection · WALDO COONEY'S PIZZA · 8541 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WAllS AT 3 COMP AND HAND SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT IN NEED OF END CAP. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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97 of 136 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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