Waves Beach Bar & Grill
9801 S AVENUE G, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3096235
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 17, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED BY THE DRY STORAGE SHELF, IN A BOX UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER, IN THE CORNERS TO THE LEFT OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND THE CONCESSION STYLE WINDOW NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM WHEN THE CONCESSION WINDOW IS CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR/WINDOW TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (SLUSHY MACHINE) ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO TURN ON AT THE RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE LEFT FAUCET HAS AN ADEQUATELY FUNCTIONAL SPRAYER THAT REACHED ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER KNOB AT THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE COVING OF THE WALL BY THE DRINK REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AND MINOR CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR, REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.