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Ihop

July 16, 2025 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED RUSTED AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP. INSRTUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SO THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-204.113: **C** Warewashing Machine, Data Plate Operation Specifications OBSERVED COMMERCIAL LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITHOUT DATA PLATE INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DATA PLATE.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. • 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED UNDER SODA MACHINE STICKY SYRUP LIKE SUBSTANCE ALL OVER SODA MACHINERY AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE OVER PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN • 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE, MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH, REAR PREP, FRONT PREP 2ND FLOOR STORAGE DRY ROOM AND STAIR LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. • 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN • 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED IN REAR UTILITY SINK PAINT AND WALL BASE PEELING INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 9, 2025: 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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