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Whirlyball

Restaurant

1825-1855 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Logan Square

Jul 28, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Blackened, moldy caulking found at dish washing sink; water-damaged ceiling tiles in storage areas.

Key Findings

  • Blackened, moldy caulking at the dish machine hand washing sink requires replacement.
  • Water-damaged ceiling tiles found in the liquor storage room and rear hallway storage need to be replaced.
  • Food managers lack valid proof of allergen training certificates as required by Chicago.

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:

4-101.19--- NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

6-201.11---WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.-

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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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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