Hearty Cafe Pancake House
Hearty Cafe Pancake House appears in inspection records 35 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 22 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hearty Cafe Pancake House trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hearty Cafe Pancake House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hearty Cafe Pancake House on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains 35 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hearty Cafe Pancake House?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Hearty Cafe Pancake House.
Has Hearty Cafe Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hearty Cafe Pancake House have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hearty Cafe Pancake House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hearty Cafe Pancake House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hearty Cafe Pancake House is inspected around two times per year on average.