As of 2026-08-17, Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc

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9801 S Avenue G, Chicago, IL 60617

East Side · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-08-17

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Violations at most recent inspection

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

priority violation

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.

priority violation

Mice / rats Droppings

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).

priority violation

4-602.11 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

core violation

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.

core violation

4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (SLUSHY MACHINE) ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

core violation

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

core violation

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.

core violation

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.

core violation

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

core violation

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.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20262 inspections

Aug 17New licenseFAIL

Jun 23New licenseFAIL

Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc health inspection FAQ

Has Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-08-17. 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 Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 11 violations at Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc's most recent inspection on 2026-08-17, including 3 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc was last inspected on 2026-08-17. 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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