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I.H.O.P. RESTAURANT

4210 N CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for I.H.O.P. RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637162

Location recorded for this inspection · I.H.O.P. RESTAURANT · 4210 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ALONG FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRIDDLES, STOVE, SURROUNDING STAINLESS STEEL WALLS AND SUPPORTS) THROUGHOUT THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY AND WITH APPROPRIATE CLEANING MATERIALS TO ELIMINATE ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WHEN ITS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636698

Location recorded for this inspection · I.H.O.P. RESTAURANT · 4210 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (GRAVY,SOUPS,EGGS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER JAVAID AHMED ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:05AM . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND ON FLOORS IN CORNERS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT ATTIC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ALONG FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRIDDLES, STOVE, SURROUNDING STAINLESS STEEL WALLS AND SUPPORTS) THROUGHOUT THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY AND WITH APPROPRIATE CLEANING MATERIALS TO ELIMINATE ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WHEN ITS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616298

Location recorded for this inspection · I.H.O.P. RESTAURANT · 4210 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615915

Location recorded for this inspection · I.H.O.P. RESTAURANT · 4210 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN MAIN PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN REAR BOILER ROOM, AND ON FLOORS IN CORNERS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT ATTIC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON AND DRIPPING FROM OUTDOOR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2609966 DATED 01/03/2025. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 49. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ALONG FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRIDDLES, STOVE, SURROUNDING STAINLESS STEEL WALLS AND SUPPORTS) THROUGHOUT THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY AND WITH APPROPRIATE CLEANING MATERIALS TO ELIMINATE ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 55. OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALL ON RIGHT-HAND SIDE BELOW DISH MACHINE IN THE WAREWASHING AREA TO BE FILLED WITH SEALANT FOAM AND EXPOSED CONCRETE, NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE FLOOR AND WALL SURFACES IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR AND WALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610263

Location recorded for this inspection · I.H.O.P. RESTAURANT · 4210 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ALONG FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRIDDLES, STOVE, SURROUNDING STAINLESS STEEL WALLS AND SUPPORTS) THROUGHOUT THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY AND WITH APPROPRIATE CLEANING MATERIALS TO ELIMINATE ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALL ON RIGHT-HAND SIDE BELOW DISH MACHINE IN THE WAREWASHING AREA TO BE FILLED WITH SEALANT FOAM AND EXPOSED CONCRETE, NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE FLOOR AND WALL SURFACES IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR AND WALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON-FUNCTIONAL CEILING-MOUNTED REDUNDANT COOLING FAN IN THE REAR AREA OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, FILLED WITH SEALANT FOAM AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING-MOUNTED FAN TO THAT IT IS EASILY-CLEANABLE OR REMOVE FROM CEILING AND MAINTAIN SURROUNDING WALL AND CEILING SURFACES AS CLEANABLE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609966

Location recorded for this inspection · I.H.O.P. RESTAURANT · 4210 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ALONG FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRIDDLES, STOVE, SURROUNDING STAINLESS STEEL WALLS AND SUPPORTS) THROUGHOUT THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY AND WITH APPROPRIATE CLEANING MATERIALS TO ELIMINATE ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALL ON RIGHT-HAND SIDE BELOW DISH MACHINE IN THE WAREWASHING AREA TO BE FILLED WITH SEALANT FOAM AND EXPOSED CONCRETE, NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE FLOOR AND WALL SURFACES IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR AND WALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON-FUNCTIONAL CEILING-MOUNTED REDUNDANT COOLING FAN IN THE REAR AREA OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, FILLED WITH SEALANT FOAM AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING-MOUNTED FAN TO THAT IT IS EASILY-CLEANABLE OR REMOVE FROM CEILING AND MAINTAIN SURROUNDING WALL AND CEILING SURFACES AS CLEANABLE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED JANUARY 29TH, 2024 REPORT #2588752: VIOLATION #51 OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK FOR COLLECTING AND DUMPING DIRTY MOP WATER. MUST INSTALL SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND NECESSARY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES. NO SERVICE SINK OBSERVED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588752

Location recorded for this inspection · I.H.O.P. RESTAURANT · 4210 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK FOR COLLECTING AND DUMPING DIRTY MOP WATER. MUST INSTALL SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND NECESSARY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED SCRAPE SINK LEADING TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ADJACENT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO CATCHBASIN. All sinks in which food, utensils, and equipment are washed shall be connected to a catch-basin or be equipped with an approved grease trap in accordance with LAW.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR REAR REAR EXIT NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BROKEN MISSING FLOOR TILES AND UNEVEN CEMENT. FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURE BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLOSE ALL HOLES AND ALL FLOOR / WALL JUNCTURES NEED TO BE COVED AND ENCLOSED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM.---ALSO OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS LEADING TO REAR EXIT WITH ITEMS STORED ON MILK CRATES. ALL MILK CRATES NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES UP OFF THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO CLEAN AND MONITOR FOR PESTS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588424

Location recorded for this inspection · I.H.O.P. RESTAURANT · 4210 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON DOORS OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM.---ALSO OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569655

Location recorded for this inspection · I.H.O.P. RESTAURANT · 4210 N CICERO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COOK'S PREP LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO WORKING THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING DRYWALL AND UNPAINTED CEILING DRYWALL SECTIONS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ABOVE THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT CEILING DRYWALL IN THE AFFECTED AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SINKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556339

Location recorded for this inspection · I.H.O.P. RESTAURANT · 4210 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15--OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11--OBSERVED CHIPPED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556050

Location recorded for this inspection · I.H.O.P. RESTAURANT · 4210 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD/GREASE SPLASHED DEBRIS ON THE SIDES AND UNDERNEATH THE GRILL PREP AREA, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS,SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.GREASE CONTAINER HAD GREASE ALL ON TOP OF THE LID AND SPILLAGE ON TO GROUND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST FEED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR HOT WATER TANK AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537616

Location recorded for this inspection · I.H.O.P. RESTAURANT · 4210 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD AND GREASE SPILLS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11-OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL.

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201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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  • STARBUCKS COFFEE4155 N CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60641Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • ROMA'S4237 N CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60641Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • ROMA'S CHICAGO4237 N CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60641Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • ROMA'S ITALIAN BEEF & SAUSAGE4237 N CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60641Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • DOLLAR TREE4118 N CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60641Grocery Store · Chicago · 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • FAMILY FRUIT MARKET4118 N CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60641Grocery Store · Chicago · 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

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