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WAVES BEACH BAR & GRILL LLC

9801 S AVENUE G, CHICAGO, IL, 60617

Health Inspection: violations

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-08-17; refreshed 2026-10-12. May lag the official record. Check the official source

11 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-08-17), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-08-17: License

Fail

  • Not Critical: CHI-3 — MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
  • Not Critical: CHI-16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 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.
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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).
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
  • Not Critical: CHI-48 — WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (SLUSHY MACHINE) ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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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