Waffle Pancake House
3458 W 111TH ST, Chicago, IL 60655 · Cook County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 29, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLER.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 5, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF CONTAINER WITH NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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May 8, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 1, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SEE VIOLATION 60.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 7, 2021 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.