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Waldo Cooney's Pizza: health inspection history

8541 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652

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Address
8541 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Jun 5, 2026
License number
2996990
Latest inspection
Jun 5, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown
4 inspections, Oct 21, 2024 to Jun 5, 2026

Across these 4 inspection records, results were: 3 × Pass; 1 × Fail. 7 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Jun 5, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SHOOT OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, ALSO THE LARGE DOUGH MIXER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMP SINK LOOSE WHICH ALSO LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Jun 6, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE LOWER WALL AND PIPING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE A/C VENTILATION VENT IN THE REAR CUSTOMER PICK UP AREA BROKEN EXPOSING THE INSIDE OF THE A/C UNIT VENT SHAFT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Nov 6, 2024 License Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 21, 2024 License

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREAWASHING AREA WHERE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PLUMBING IN THE SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.