Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc
9801 S Avenue G, Chicago 60617 · Risk 2 (Medium)
Fail
Most recent result
Aug 17, 2026
1
Inspections on record
0
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Aug 17, 2026
- #3MANAGEMENT, 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.
- #16FOOD-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.
- #36THERMOMETERS 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.
- #38INSECTS, 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).
- #38INSECTS, 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.
- #48WAREWASHING 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.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- #51PLUMBING 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.
- #55PHYSICAL 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.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- #55PHYSICAL 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | License | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
Source
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Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc — questions
- Did Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc pass its last health inspection?
- Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc at 9801 S Avenue G was inspected on Aug 17, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 1 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc?
- The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: 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.
- What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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