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Waffle Pancake House

3458 W 111TH ST, Chicago, IL 60655 · Cook County

48cited violations
0serious tier
9inspections
45tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2766627
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026180
20252120
20242180
2023240
2022140
2021120

Inspections

  1. Jun 29, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RAW PLYWOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVING WITH A SMOOTH SURFACES FOR EASY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN MISSING IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA DIRTY AND CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEM, ELEVATE PRODUCT 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT THROUGHT OUT. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN SPOT IN THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE'S TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE'S EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  2. Dec 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE DOUBLE DOORS ON THE ST LOUIS SIDE WITH A GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR ADJUST WEATHER STRIP AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN ALL SHELVING AS A MEANS OF MAKING SURFACES EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM AIR VENT HANGING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(FLAT TOP,GRILL) IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOOSE SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...THE WALL ABOVE AND LEFT OF THE REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR...THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE/PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  3. Mar 5, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REMOVING OF CLUTTER. FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STNDING WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Dec 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REPLACING. OBSERVED SOME BUILD UP THAT CAN NOT BE REMOVE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OUTER AREAS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST, GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL CARDBOARD IN NEED OF REMOVING FROM STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CEILING IN DINING AREA AND FRONT AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPPING AND REPAINTING WHERE WATER DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      ALL AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Jun 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF CONTAINER WITH NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      LARGE MIXER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUCT AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      LARGE CAN OPENERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL CUTTING BOARDS WHEN WORN OR DISCOLORED REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      SIDES OF ALL PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS AND WHEELS ON EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      HOOD VENTS IN MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. May 8, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. May 1, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SEE VIOLATION 60.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM AND THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FROM A CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SEE VIOLATION 60.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2566131 ON 10/28/2022 #10 "MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE" PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2566131 10/28/2022 #60"PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/7/21 REPORT #2472417 NOT CORRECTED: #58 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING OR MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  8. Oct 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE 60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/7/21 REPORT 2472417 NOT CORRECTED: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING OR MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  9. Jan 7, 2021 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.