What is Waldo Cooney's Pizza's health inspection score?

Waldo Cooney's Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Waldo Cooney's Pizza last inspected?

Waldo Cooney's Pizza was last inspected on November 6, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Waldo Cooney's Pizza have?

Waldo Cooney's Pizza has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Waldo Cooney's Pizza safe to eat at?

Yes, Waldo Cooney's Pizza has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Waldo Cooney's Pizza serve?

Waldo Cooney's Pizza serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Waldo Cooney's Pizza

Name: Waldo Cooney's Pizza
Address: 2640 W 51ST ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 87

2640 W 51ST ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/6/2024

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0Excellent

Pizza•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Nov 6, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2640 W 51ST ST , Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

May

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Aug

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LARGE AND SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL OF THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO ABATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−5 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHTOUT THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS INSIDE OF PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE ON THE CAULKING OF HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPLATTERED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND DUST ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CASES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE FOOD "6" OFF OF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER ,THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD FROM WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,FLOOR MIXER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−28 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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