IHOP
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2018
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Public records show 22 inspections at IHOP stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 20, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 20, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited 14 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Sep 20, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 19, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN (BLACK)RUBBER GASKET AT SMALL COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT,ON WALLS AND ON PLASTIC DOOR CURTAINS.ALSO ICE BUILD UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. OBSERVED IMMOBILE LARGE DOUGH MIXER AT REAR NON-FOOD STORAGE BY "CARBON DIOXIDE REFRIGERATE LIQUID" UNIT AND BY THE HOT WATER TANK.UNIT IS USED FOR DOUGH, NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT SAID AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE OR RELOCATE UNIT IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPECIALLY IN KITCHEN.SPILLAGE INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE BEGINNING OF MINERAL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES HAS AN EXCESS GRIME,DEBRIS,FOOD AND DUST,INCLUDED SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA BY THE SODA BOXES,AND UNDER THE SHELVES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DISH ROOM AND SOME LIGHT SHIELD ARE MISSING END CAPS.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS AT SAID AREA.
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Apr 11, 2018
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED DISH WASHER WITH BARE HANDS PUTTING THRU DIRTY DISHES AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,ALSO WITH BARE HANDS GRABBED DISCARDED FOOD FROM DIRTY DISHES FROM ON TOP THE ATTACHED BOARD OF THE UNIT AND DISCARDED INTO GARBAGE CONTAINER; WITHOUT HAND WASHING,WIPED HIS HANDS FROM A CLOTH THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY USED AND STORED ON TOP CLEAN DISHED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. ALSO BOTH COOKS NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS AFTER IN AND OUT THE KITCHEN,OPEN AND CLOSE 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,ALSO ONE COOK DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTER REMOVED HIS HAT AND ATTEMPTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT. INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WAS GIVEN TO EMPLOYEE AND CREW CHIEF ON DUTY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING LINEN FROM SANITIZER BUCKETS STORED AT FRONT COUNTER TO WIPE TABLES, PREP COUNTER TOP,AND ETC.,HOWEVER ONE BUCKET HAD NO SANITIZER SOLUTION THE OTHER WAS TOO MUCH(OVER 200ppm) CHLORINE TEST STRIP WAS COMPLETELY BLACK.PERSONALLY SET UP ONE BUCKET WITH SANITIZER,100 ppm, SHOWED TO "CREW CHIEF".SHE PROVIDE SANITIZER TO OTHER BUCKETS WITH RIGHT PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.EXIT REAR DOOR WITH A 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.(RIGHT SIDE). GAP BETWEEN THE REAR DOOR AND FRAME(RIGHT SIDE)INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE AT PRESENT TIME.A PAID RECEIPT SHOWED AT PRESENT TIME,NO IDPH#,NO DATE OF SERVICE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LOG BOOK. A COMPLETE LOG BOOK MUST REMAIN ON PREMISES AND PROVIDED TO SANITARIAN DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS SOLID WASTE OIL ON TOP THE LID,AT EDGE OF THE UNIT DRIPPING ON GROUND AND FORMING PUDDLES OF GREASE ON GROUND.EXCESS GREASE SPILLAGE ON WALL BEHIND THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT,GROUND AND WALL TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITIES SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER,WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED(HAM,EGGS,MILK ETC)SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. PREMISES HAS A TWENTY FOUR HOURS OPERATION.INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION UPON RE-INSPECTION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN (BLACK)RUBBER GASKET AT SMALL COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT,ON WALLS AND ON PLASTIC DOOR CURTAINS.ALSO ICE BUILD UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. OBSERVED IMMOBILE LARGE DOUGH MIXER AT REAR NON-FOOD STORAGE BY "CARBON DIOXIDE REFRIGERATE LIQUID" UNIT AND BY THE HOT WATER TANK.UNIT IS USED FOR DOUGH, NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT SAID AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE OR RELOCATE UNIT IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPECIALLY IN KITCHEN.SPILLAGE INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE BEGINNING OF MINERAL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES HAS AN EXCESS GRIME,DEBRIS,FOOD AND DUST,INCLUDED SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA BY THE SODA BOXES,AND UNDER THE SHELVES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DISH ROOM AND SOME LIGHT SHIELD ARE MISSING END CAPS.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS AT SAID AREA.
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Jul 31, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 24, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-11-17 INSPECTION # 1979206 VIOLATION # 38 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, ICE TEA MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE. (CHECK VALVES AT WATERLINES). MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, ICE TEA MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE. (CHECK VALVES AT WATERLINES). MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE 2-DOOR FRONT SERVICE COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWAHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT SERVICE 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Feb 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SHELVES CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR/LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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May 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILDUP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVING UNITS IN THE REACH-IN SALAD BAR COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO ELIMINATE ALL DISCOLORATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE DISH AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
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Jan 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FAN SHIELDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE MEAT SLICER HAS PERSONAL ITEMS ON IT, THE SLICER WAS WASHED , RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME. THE FRONT 2 DOOR SERVICE COOLER HAS A DIRTY INTERIOR COOLING UNIT, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE ARE MISSING GROUT AND UNDER THE FOOD SERVERS SINK ARE WET AND HAVE A FOUL ODOR. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM BASEBOARDS ARE PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL AND ARE HOLDING FOOD AND LIQUID BUILDUP. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Sep 27, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SHELF WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE STORED, SOUTH-EAST CORNER BY THE PREP AREA. NEED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN WALL UNDER THE COLD UNIT(EAST SIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA), SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE MENTIONED WALL WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Sep 19, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.PEELED BOILED EGGS IN WATER STORED INSIDE THE FOUR DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 59,9F TO 62F.DICED HAM STORED IN CONTAINER,INDIVIDUALLY SEPARATED INSIDE 1OUNCE CUP AT TEMP 0F 46.7F- 47.7F AND 48F,PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7, VALUE $26.0 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-25-13, REPORT #1092292. #36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE REACH-IN PREP COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY STATED.NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,LIGHT SHIELD WITH GREASE, FOOD STAINS AND DUST.THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TURNED YELLOW WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND ELEVATED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SHELF WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE STORED, SOUTH-EAST CORNER BY THE PREP AREA. NEED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN WALL UNDER THE COLD UNIT(EAST SIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA), SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE MENTIONED WALL WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. JUICE SPILLAGE ON WALL ABOVE THE JUICE RACK AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OPENED STAINLESS SHEET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID OPENING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD(NORTH SIDE)INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FAN INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE IN DISHWASH AREA. CLEAN/MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS NEAR TO DISHMACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN PREP COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 28, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLE. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE SERVER STATION SALAD BAR COOLER. MUST REPLACE/RE-PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM HANDLE OF FOOD SLICER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/TO FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE ROOM.
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May 15, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLE. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE SERVER STATION SALAD BAR COOLER. MUST REPLACE/RE-PAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/TO FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE ROOM.
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Dec 7, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 28, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED AT DISH WASHING AREA,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HAND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR NOT WASHING HAND AT ALL.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SETTING- UP DIRTY DISHES ON TRAYS THAT GOES INTO DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS HANDLING CLEAN DISHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO75243-14
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-15-2011, REPORT # 585985. #32-REPLACE BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER THE FLAT GRILL,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH,UNABLE TO CLEAN.ALSO SEAL OPENING FROM BASE TO BACK PANEL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE,AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. #33-DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN ALL WATER PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND PREP AREA. FOOD GRIMES BUILD-UP. #38-MECHANICAL STOPPERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING(UNABLE TO KEEP WATER INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO75243
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ANY PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED(FOOD AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE UNABLE TO FILL SINKS.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAMEN FAUCET.REPAIR BROKEN WATER SPRAYER,NOT ABLE TO TURNED OFF. WATER LEAKING UNDER THE ICE BIN,(FRONT AREA),DISCARGE HOSE HAS A MINERAL BUILD-UP .
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Aug 15, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER THE FLAT GRILL,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH,UNABLE TO CLEAN.ALSO SEAL OPENING FROM BASE TO BACK PANEL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE,AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN ALL WATER PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND PREP AREA. FOOD GRIMES BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL STOPPERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING(UNABLE TO KEEP WATER INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SETTTING UP DIRTY DISHES ON TRAYS AND PUT THEM THROUGH THE DISHMACHINE,AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS HANDLED CLEAN DISHES AND STORED THEM.INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING WAS GIVEN.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000073312-18
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING UNIT(BREAK FAST DISHES) WITHOUT SANITIZE SOLUTION.MANAGER AND I CHECKED UNIT 4TIMES WITH (0PPM).SET UP A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR SSANITIZING PURPOSE(100PPM). AT 11:00 AM ANOTHER EMPLYOYEE THAT STARTED THE SHIFT WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, PRESENTLY 100PPM IS PROVIDE TO UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000073312-18
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED THE LARGE DUMPSTER LEAKING FOOD LIQUID ON GROUND, PUDDLE OF LIQUID FOOD IN FRONT OF THE DUMPSTER WITH A STRONG FOUL ODOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER.ALSO WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT CLEAN,WE(MANAGER AND I )OBSERVED LAYER OF GREASE ON TOP THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IT.KEEP DUMPSTER,WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000073313-10
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER THE FLAT GRILL,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH,UNABLE TO CLEAN.ALSO SEAL OPENING FROM BASE TO BACK PANEL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE,AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN ALL WATER PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND PREP AREA. FOOD GRIMES BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA EXTREMELY DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR(LIGHT SHIELD IS HELD WITH A WIRE, WHICH HAS A BUILD-UP OF DUST AND GREASE(ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT).MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SIDE OF DISH MACHINE.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MECHANICAL STOPPERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING(UNABLE TO KEEP WATER INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DOING MULTI TASK FROM HANDLING DIRTY RAGS TO GO OUT FROM PREP AREA,RETURNED AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS CONTINUE TO WRAP SLICE HAM, A READY TO EAT PRODUCTS.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO70709-16
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING UNDER THE ICE BIN CONTAINER IN FRONT AREA,NEX TO COFFEE STATION.
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Mar 17, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE CHIPPED ICE SCOOP
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA(KITCHEN).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,(GREASE BUILD-UP), ALSO CLEAN PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPE UNDER DISH MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.SEAL FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS(UNDER ICE MACHINE, UNDER ICE BIN FRONT SERVING AREA, ETC.)THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,MINERAL AND SLIME BUILD UP.KEEP ALL FLOOR DRY INCLUDED UNDER FRONT AND PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/ DISH ROOM, ABOVE EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP on file is from Sep 20, 2018. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at IHOP.
Has IHOP's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at IHOP have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at IHOP means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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