Wildberry Pancake and Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Wildberry Pancake and Cafe 13 times, with records going back to 2017. On Mar 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLD COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: DICED CUCUMBER AT 48.6F, DICED TOMATO RANGING BETWEEN 47.8F-48.9F, VARITY OF CHEESE RANGING IN TEMP 49.9F-54.8F, MAYONNAISE BASED SAUCES AT 49.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 150F NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. TECHNICAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE NOW READING 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 10, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AND DISH AREA CONCRETE FLOOR CHIPPING AND CRACKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ION 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF 2ND FLOOR PREP/ ORANGE JUICING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2586660 DATE 12/11/23. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR 1 OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLER.
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Dec 11, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH IMPROPERLY AIRDRYING ON TABLE IN COFFEE/SMOOTHIE PREP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TOWEL IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50 PPM IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS IN THE SPACE BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING IN REAR PREP AREA ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR 1 OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 8, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found TCS food held at improper temperature. Found 10 lbs large tub of liquid eggs placed under prep line at 71.3f, 8 lbs of soft cream cheese held at 61.3f at front prep line. Instructed to hold cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $50.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled (salt ) spray bottles, instructed to label and maintain.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: disposable plastic cups used as a scoop for bulk food, instructed to use proper scoops.
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Jul 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Jul 12, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CUT TOMATOES AT 57.3 F AND CHICKEN SALAD AT 46.8 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3/10/2021 REPORT #2492689 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10; OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AND HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST POST SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN. VIOLATION #38; OBSERVED LARGE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF METAL DOOR TO EXTERIOR HALLWAY ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER (DOOR SWEEP) TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY INTO FACILITY FROM SHARED HALLWAY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON 1-DOOR WORK STATION COOLER NEAR THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE LEFT SINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Mar 10, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COOLERS NEAR COOK LINE. FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: RAW EGGS @ 62.8F-89.9F; FRENCH TOAST BATTER (WITH RAW EGG) @ 68.1F- 77F; CORNED BEEF HASH @ 58.5F; TURKEY SAUSAGE 69.4F; Hollandaise sauce @ 59F-77.1F; CHORIZO @ 88.5F; AND TUNA @ 49.6F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIO 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IFOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED BY, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. PIC CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AND HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST POST SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF METAL DOOR TO EXTERIOR HALLWAY ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER (DOOR SWEEP) TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY INTO FACILITY FROM SHARED HALLWAY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK. SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND TOP OF WASHBOWL SINK IN RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST REGROUT TO SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND WASHBOWL SINK. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Mar 13, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PICKING UP BREAD WITH HIS BARE HAND, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND WASH SINK AT COFFEE STATION BEING USED AS A PREP SINK TO RINSE MILK STEAMING KETTLES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE HAND WASH SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING. 7-38-030(C)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD AT EXPEDITING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: STORING ICE SCOOP AND SPOONS IN A STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, MEAT SLICER BEHIND BLADE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A DETAILED, STEP BY STEP, WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A FOOD PREP SINK IN THE COFFEE BAR AND IN THE KITCHEN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE CENTER HANDWASH SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM OUT OF ORDER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON ALL THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES
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Aug 30, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Dec 12, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wildberry Pancake and Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wildberry Pancake and Cafe on file is from Mar 19, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wildberry Pancake and Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wildberry Pancake and Cafe.
Has Wildberry Pancake and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wildberry Pancake and Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wildberry Pancake and Cafe 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 Wildberry Pancake and Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wildberry Pancake and Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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