Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe — Wildberry Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 23 inspections at Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe — Wildberry Cafe, the earliest from 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe — Wildberry Cafe 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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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NON WORKING THERMOMETERS ON EXTERIOR OF MOST PREP COOLERS ON COOKING LINE MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA NEXT TO DUMP SINK AND AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MOP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS ON COOKING LINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : OBSERVED EPOXY FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING ON 1ST FL. COOK SERVING LINE.
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Mar 24, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACKS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED ARE FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT AND DRINK AWAY FROM FOOD PRE AREAS.
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Apr 23, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPE CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP ON THE COOK LINE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR MILK COOLER NEXT TO PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 26, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPE CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP ON THE COOK LINE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR MILK COOLER NEXT TO PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 15, 2023
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: soiled wiping cloths stored too close to ice bin at server line. Instructed to keep away from open foods.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice buckets stored on floor next to ice maker in basement, instructed to store off floor.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not cleaned properly, found encrusted food build-up behind and around blade, instructed to clean and sanitize properly.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: counter under grill at main kitchen not clean food debris/grease build-up noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice makers in basement, instructed to expose.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
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Jan 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: TCS foods held at improper temperature. found about 50 lbs of cream biscuit gravy stored in 2 large bucket at 58.4f, containers placed in walk-in cooler a day before. also found 10 lbs of hollandaise sauce held at 73.f on counter top with no time stamp or date. instructed to keep all Cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $150.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Improper cooling method. using large tubs to cool down TCS foods, covered tightly. Instructed to use shallow containers and cover loosely to facilitate cool down process. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: open employees drink container on prep table, instructed to keep off prep table
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled ( sugar, flour....) instructed to label.
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Jan 6, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COMPLEX FOOD PREPARATION PROCUDURES OF WHICH A FOOD PREPARATION SINK IS NEEDED ON THE BASEMENT LEVEL. INSTALL A SINK USED STRICTLY FOOD PREPARATION IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jan 14, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS; SLICED TOMATOES, AVOCADOS, QUINOA, EGGS, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 50F TO 60F, MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. $150
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN VARIOUS COOLERS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN A WALL AND THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE STATION IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND INSTALL SPLASH GUARD, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON CUTTING BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND ECOLAB APEX CHEMICAL DISPENSER LEAKING AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING " THESE ITEMS ARE COOK TO ORDER " ON THE FOOT NOTE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: PERSONAL ITEMS AND CELL PHONES STORED ON FOOD SHELF ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY.
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Oct 25, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON SITE, WHILE SERVING UNDER COOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD IS GIVEN
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Jun 14, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SEVERAL GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CAST IRON PIPES NOT ENCLOSED AT BASEMENT KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE WITH A NON-WATER ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT 1ST KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MINOR LEAK NOTED AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 7, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 35 LBS OF BOILED POTATOES STORED IN A LARGE BUSING TUBS AT 72.4F, POTATOES STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED $20.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION NOTED ON NUMEROUS PIPES OVER FOOD EQUIPMENT , ICE MACHINE AND HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SEVERAL GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT 1ST KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MINOR LEAK NOTED AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Dec 14, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some foods not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles, walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.
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Feb 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKING SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR IN GATED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELVING AND EVEVATE AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL PANEL AT LEFT ENTRANCE WAY TO KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT NOT SHIELDED OVER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL SHIELD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: 3 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jul 30, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 2 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A CONTAINER NEXT TO GRILL AT 93.3F, 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 65.4F STOREDE IN A BUSSING TUB IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE, 50 LBS OF COOKED WHOLE POTATOES AT 75.6F IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 5 HOURS. INSTRUCTED STORE SUCH ITEMS AT PROEPR TEMPS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $100.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: IMPROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING COFFEE MUGS IN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT COFFEEE STATION WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS WASH AT 3-COMP SINK OR DISH WASHING MACHINE ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS( SALT AND SUGAR TUBS) NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAGS OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN AT DOOR FRAME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER AT DISH WAHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS AT WALL NEXT TO MIXER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES/ CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH FOOD HANDLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Oct 24, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISHMACHINE, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 7, 2012
Consultation
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 9, 2012
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/COOK MULTI TASKING, THAT IS HANDLING RAW THEN READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HIS HANDS. HE WOULD JUST WIPE HIS HANDS ON HIS ALREADY SOILED APRON. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT THE DESIGNATED HANDSINK(S) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (BY DISHMACHINE)NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING. SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A TALL STACK OF PLASTIC GLASSWARE CONTAINERS PLUS THERE WAS A SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINER ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE EXPOSE HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD-UTENSIL PROTECTION. OBSERVED A 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND A FOOD PREPARATION AREA THAT HAD BEEN ADDED TO PREMISES AND INSTALLED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN AN AREA WITH UNFINISHED CEILING AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OR REMOVE SINK AND REMOVE FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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: FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 10 IN THE PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ITEMS BEING STORED UNDER PIPES IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT COFFEE STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ALSO, CLEAN CAN OPENER AND MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN BIN AND ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 26, 2011
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. VERY WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE IN ALL THE SINKS, MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISH MACHINES NOT CONNECTED, INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT AND READY TO BE TESTED.
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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. MUST INSULATE WATER PIPE ABOVE ICE MAKER TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe — Wildberry Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe — Wildberry Cafe on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe — Wildberry Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe — Wildberry Cafe.
Has Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe — Wildberry Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe — Wildberry Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe — Wildberry 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 Pancakes & Cafe — Wildberry Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe — Wildberry Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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