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Whirlyball

Restaurant

1825-1855 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Logan Square

Sep 23, 2022 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Drain hoses installed above ice bin and handwashing sink pose contamination risk.

Key Findings

  • Drain hoses positioned above ice bin and handwashing sink at second-floor bar; must be relocated to prevent contamination.
  • Milk crates used as elevation for stored items; not permitted storage method.
  • Loose neck faucet at handwashing sink in dishroom requires repair.
  • Peeling paint on floor in front of ice machine and debris at second-floor bar; surfaces must be cleaned and resealed with non-absorbent material.

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 #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED DRAIN HOSES INSTALLED ABOVE ICE BIN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Violation code #51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector's Notes:

NECK FAUCET LOOSE AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE DISHROOM. REPAIR ISSUE

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Inspection History

Whirlyball has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 28, 2026.

Jul 28, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 20, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

12 violations
Aug 28, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Aug 21, 2025Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
Oct 1, 2024Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Sep 27, 2024Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Nov 13, 2023Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Nov 6, 2023Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

11 violations
Sep 23, 2022PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations