IHOP
7549 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 12, 2026
IHOP was last inspected on June 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
June 12, 2026 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass
3 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNDER GRILLS AND PREP TABLES ON HOT LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVER THE REAR HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: UNDER/BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN CORNERS
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving under grills and prep tables on hot line in need of cleaning to remove all food debris build up. Must clean, sanitize and maintain clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observer the rear hand sink in the front prep area with a slow drain. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the following areas to remove spills, debris and/or grease: under/behind the cooking equipment, floors in the dish washing area along the wall and in corners and in the walk in cooler in corners.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the pic has no allergen training as required. Instructed to comply and maintain or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the dispensing nozzles on the orange juice machine with a build up of splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy build up of grease on the sides of the cooking equipment in the main food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the following areas with a build up of dirt, dust and food debris... On the floor in the dish washing area...the floor in the main food prep area under the equipment and behind along the walls...the coffee station area under the counters. Instructed to clean all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain certificate and maintain.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink in main prep area not accessible, blocked by waffle cooking equuipment and prep table. Instd to have accessible at all times. Said equipment and table moved during inspection. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Faucet handles of 3-compartment sink in disrepair, 3-compartment sink water constantly running unless shut off from valves underneath, unable to turn off from faucet handles. Instd to repair faucet so able to be fully functional (able to turn water off)/
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods (sausage, eggs) instructed person in charge to obtain and maintain on site for review. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Obsevred low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of chlorine sanitizer at the time of the inspection was 0 ppm. Instructed person in charge to discontinue use until sanitizer reaches a minimum of 50 ppm. Unit tagged. Priority violation. Citation issued. 7-38-025.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed various tcs foods located inside of the walk in cooler to be improper cold holding temperatures. 10lbs of cooked pot roast at 49.6f, 3lbs of dairy creamer at 49f, 3lbs of ihop sauce at 49f, 12lbs of steak at 48.0f, 13lbs of raw chicken at 47.1, 2lbs of leafy spinach at 50.1, 32lbs of milk at 47.8, 5lbs of sliced ham at 49.0f, 3lbs of mac & cheese at 50.2f, and 120lbs of liquid eggs at 50.1f. Person in charge voluntarily discared and denatured all said items total weight 203lbs and cost $850. Instructed person in charge to hold all cold tcs foods at 41f and below. Priority violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed ambient air temperature of walk-in cooler to be 53f at the time of inspection said cooler hold tcs foods. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain at 41f or less. Priority violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed all heavy cooking equipment and prep tables throughout the kitchen to be heavily soiled with grease and dry food debris. Instructed person in charge to deep clean and maintain equipment in a clean condition.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed one of two wash bowl sensors in the womens bathroom to not be working. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease receptacle bin to be in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain grease receptacle.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed fans in the walk in cooler with excessive dust and dirt build up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain certificate and maintain.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handwash sink in main prep area without any hand drying provision(paper towels)stocked at time of inspection. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-030(c). Instd to provide and maintain at all times
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Observed ham being thawed in right basin of 3-compartment sink with middle basin of sink filled with soiled water and equipment, and soiled water overflowing onto ham. Food shall only contact surfaces of clean and sanitized equipment. 3-compartment sink shall not be used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils when using as a prep sink. All sliced ham was discarded and denatured at this time. Approximately 20# $20 priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple refrigerated ready to eat tcs foods ( cooked chicken, gravy, sausage ,bacon, leafy greens) in walk in cooler without any date marking. Person in charge voluntarily discarded and denatured items. Approx 20lbs, $100 value. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-005. Refrigerated, ready to eat tcs food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days, with preparation day counted as day 1.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee cell phone stored with cooking utensils in air drying container. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain seperation between personal items and cooking utensils.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods (sausage, eggs) nor valid city of chicago certified sanitation certificate posted or on site.instructed person in charge to obtain and maintain on site for review. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Expired food handler certificates on site. Instd to provide obtain verification and maintain on site
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed several container lids cracked and broken. Instructed manager to replace and maintain in good order.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grills and prep tables on hot line in need of cleaning to remove all food debris build up. Must clean, sanitize and maintain clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The dish machine prep line in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills. Must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain clean floors throughout prep area and dish washing area. Clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked menu items. Instructed to provide a disclosure and reminder for all eggs,beef, menu items that are undercooked. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear entry door not rodent proof at bottom areas. Must repair door to be tight-fitting
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Cold water faucet handle in poor repair at 1-comp sink at dish machine. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked menu items. Instructed to provide a disclosure and reminder for all eggs,beef, menu items that are undercooked. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear entry door not rodent proof at bottom areas. Must repair door to be tight-fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Cold water faucet handle in poor repair at 1-comp sink at dish machine. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outside waste grease waste container not maintained. Observed exterior top lid encrusted with grease and grease on ground area. Instructed to clean/maintain at all times. Priority foundation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises during inspection. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events on premises during inspection. Instructed to comply, along with the necessary clean-up kit items. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked menu items. Instructed to provide a disclosure and reminder for all animal based menu items that are undercooked. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an approx. 1/4 inch gap in the rear back door. Instructed to repair to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease deposits and food residue underneath the deep fryers, flat top grill and other equipment in the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training certification from the certified manager. Instructed that all managers with a valid city of chicago sanitation certificate must comply with allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean hot holding unit, and microwave interior, exterior of 2, and 4 door coolers, and waffle maker, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the walk-in freezer floor with ice build up,instructed to remove. Also remove standing water in the front wait station, and remove grease from floor under fryers.
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