⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

I.H.O.P.

(Also Known As: I.H.O.P. RESTAURANT)

4210 N CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Portage Park

License #: 46344

44
Total Inspections
25
Passed
14
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2025 Inspection

April 24, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 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 ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2025 Inspection

April 17, 2025• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 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 ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2025 Inspection

January 10, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 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 P...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 3, 2025 Inspection

January 3, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 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 P...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 29, 2024 Inspection

January 29, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 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 CHAR...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2024 Inspection

January 23, 2024• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 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...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2023 Inspection

January 13, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 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 H...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2022 Inspection

May 26, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 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 PRE...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2022 Inspection

May 19, 2022• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 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/HA...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 2, 2021 Inspection

November 2, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 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.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 26, 2021 Inspection

October 26, 2021• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE.(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 21, 2020 Inspection

September 21, 2020• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND HANDSINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM.(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2020 Inspection

May 12, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 15, 2019 Inspection

October 15, 2019• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 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 ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 19, 2019 Inspection

February 19, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MAIN PREP 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 11, 2019 Inspection

February 11, 2019• Complaint• 12 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SIGN IS NOT POSTED AT MAIN PREP HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN SIGN.(+11 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 7, 2018 Inspection

August 7, 2018• Complaint• 15 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...(+14 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 25, 2017 Inspection

August 25, 2017• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE DRAWER OF THE PREP TABLE; UNDERNEATH LOWER SHELVE OF THE P...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2017 Inspection

April 24, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ARE WORN OUT THE GROUT IS VERY BAD,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE ...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 10, 2017 Inspection

April 10, 2017• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT LINE FOR WAITER STATION NOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 66.0F. THIS IS WHERE ORANGE JUICE AND WHIP CREAM...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 18, 2016 Inspection

October 18, 2016• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found approximately 15 small black flies in front...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2016 Inspection

April 5, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN SIDE DRY STORAGE ON UPPER LEVEL, AND ON FLOO...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 29, 2016 Inspection

March 29, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (EGGS,...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 10, 2015 Inspection

December 10, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEFT DOOR HANDLE OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PORTION OF...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 16, 2015 Inspection

January 16, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING TILE GROUT UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2015 Inspection

January 9, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-3-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 17, 2014 Inspection

June 17, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 3, 2014 Inspection

June 3, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 17, 2013 Inspection

September 17, 2013• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSE HAND SINKS AND SERVING COUNTER NEED TO BE RESEALED AND CAULKED.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2013 Inspection

September 10, 2013• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUT SIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN, DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER AND WASTE GREASE SPIL...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 13, 2013 Inspection

March 13, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIMENT , PREP COUNTER NEED DETAIL CLEANING.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 29, 2012 Inspection

October 29, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 22, 2012 Inspection

October 22, 2012• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed 2nd floor exit door not rodent pro...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2012 Inspection

January 17, 2012• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler door handle of 2 door cooler ijn kitchen prep area in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repla...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 4, 2011 Inspection

November 4, 2011• Tag Removal• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 21, 2011 Inspection

October 21, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. F...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 14, 2011 Inspection

September 14, 2011• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 7, 2011 Inspection

September 7, 2011• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 9, 2011 Inspection

February 9, 2011• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 8, 2010 Inspection

December 8, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to preve...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 3, 2010 Inspection

June 3, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 21, 2010 Inspection

April 21, 2010• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2010 Inspection

April 14, 2010• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+7 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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