As of 2026-06-01, Wajo Cups passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Wajo Cups

PASS

5437 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Lincoln Square · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-06-01

Routine inspection

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Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

core violation

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

core violation

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM PIPE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RUN, THE PIPE LEAKS INTO THE BUCKET; OBSERVED LEAK FROM LEFT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.

core violation

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINIG SLOW IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AEA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AT THE CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (MILK CRATES, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ETC.) DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS, BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. OBSERVED TWO UNUSED AND NOT WORKING REFRIGERATORS AND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ICE MACHINE FROM PREMISES.

core violation

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

Jun 1Routine inspectionPASS

20252 inspections

Jul 8Re-inspectionPASS

Jun 27Routine inspectionFAIL

20241 inspection

Sep 18Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20232 inspections

Oct 27Re-inspectionPASS

Oct 20Routine inspectionFAIL

20222 inspections

Mar 29License re-inspectionCONDITIONAL

Feb 22New licenseFAIL

Wajo Cups health inspection FAQ

Has Wajo Cups passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Wajo Cups passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-06-01. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Wajo Cups have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 8 violations at Wajo Cups's most recent inspection on 2026-06-01. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Wajo Cups last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Wajo Cups was last inspected on 2026-06-01. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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