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WAFFLE PANCAKE HOUSE INC

3458 W 111TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60655 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

WAFFLE PANCAKE HOUSE INC has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 7, 2021. The most recent inspection, on June 29, 2026, recorded 8 infractions.

1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 15 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on December 24, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 1, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 3, 2024. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on June 29, 2026. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on December 24, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLER.
    • 47. 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.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN MISSING IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 57. 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.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE'S EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
  2. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 38. 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.
    • 47. 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM AIR VENT HANGING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. 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.
    • 51. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 56. 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. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 41. 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.
    • 47. 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
    • 49. 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
    • 55. 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
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 39. 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.
    • 47. 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
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • ALL CARDBOARD IN NEED OF REMOVING FROM STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 56. 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. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF CONTAINER WITH NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 39. 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.
    • 41. 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.
    • 47. 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.
    • 47. 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.
    • 47. 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.
    • 49. 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.
    • 49. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • ALL UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. 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. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SEE VIOLATION 60.
    • 53. 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.
    • 58. 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.
    • 60. 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. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • SEE 60
    • 60. 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. License

    2 infractions

    • 5. 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.
    • 58. 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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