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Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc

Bar

9801 S Avenue G, Chicago, IL 60617

Far South Side

Aug 17, 2026 — License inspection

Fail

Required before the city issues a business license.

Approximately 25 rodent droppings found scattered throughout storage areas and behind customer counter.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • About 25 rodent droppings discovered in dry storage, under the customer service counter, in corners, and in the rear storage area. Pest control service recommended.
  • Entrance door and concession window each have 1/2-inch gaps that are not rodent-proofed, allowing potential pest entry.
  • No employee health policy was present at the facility.
  • Ice machine interior had brownish substance on the ice maker, and fryers had accumulated grease debris requiring cleaning.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

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).

Violation code #3 — MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector's Notes:

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

Inspection History

Waves Beach Bar & Grill Llc has had 2 inspections in the last 5 years with a 0% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 17, 2026.

Standout inspection
Aug 17, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

11 violations
Jun 23, 2026Fail

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

2 violations