Restaurant · Chicago, IL

IHOP

Name: IHOP
Address: 7549 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL

7549 S Cicero Ave

Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Short Form Complaint

Jun 12, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 12, 2026 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Jun 11, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 7, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVER THE REAR HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 14, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE DISPENSING NOZZLES ON THE ORANGE JUICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 15, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

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)/

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source