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IHOP # 1202

5929 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Ridge

License #: 1767058

36
Total Inspections
26
Passed
8
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2025 Inspection

March 28, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/SPILLS ON FLOOR AT STORAGE ROOM UNDER CHEMICALS SHELF. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 23, 2024 Inspection

October 23, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT REAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED T...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 16, 2024 Inspection

October 16, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF T...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 30, 2023 Inspection

October 30, 2023• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS AND ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 13, 2023 Inspection

October 13, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS AND ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 6, 2023 Inspection

October 6, 2023• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE DOOR OF A TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO R...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 11, 2023 Inspection

August 11, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 27, 2022 Inspection

December 27, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 19, 2022 Inspection

December 19, 2022• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIVE COCKROACHES ON TABLE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. REC...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2022 Inspection

May 26, 2022• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK THAT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLAS...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2021 Inspection

June 23, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT COOK LINE. ESTABLISHMENT IS USING A ...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2021 Inspection

June 21, 2021• Canvass• 13 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE EQUIP...(+12 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 9, 2020 Inspection

November 9, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INST...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 2, 2020 Inspection

November 2, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE UNUSED COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN PREP LINE BENEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITION...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2019 Inspection

February 7, 2019• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION T...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 14, 2018 Inspection

March 14, 2018• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UPPER AND LOWER BUS PAN SHELVING IN DINING ROOM WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2018 Inspection

January 10, 2018• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UPPER AND LOWER BUS PAN SHELVING IN DINING ROOM WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 19, 2017 Inspection

June 19, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed food handler exhibiting improper hygienic practices. e.g. food handler had on s...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 9, 2016 Inspection

June 9, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MILDEWY CAULKING BEHIND DISH MACHINE. REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RIPPED SEAT...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2015 Inspection

October 28, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk by 3 compartment sink, and dish machine area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2015 Inspection

January 9, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2014 Inspection

January 9, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND AN ICE CREAM ICE BOX FREEZER NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE. UNIT DID NOT HAVE ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. UNI...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2013 Inspection

May 17, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEAN...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2012 Inspection

October 19, 2012• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-11-12, REPORT #1230040. #32- REPLACE CHIPPED HARD PLASTIC GUARD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BA...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 16, 2012 Inspection

August 16, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE CHIPPED HARD PLASTIC GUARD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BASE BIN.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 11, 2012 Inspection

July 11, 2012• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE CHIPPED HARD PLASTIC GUARD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BASE BIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2011 Inspection

December 14, 2011• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.C...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 9, 2010 Inspection

November 9, 2010• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/repl...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 27, 2010 Inspection

July 27, 2010• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH REPORT DATED 7.20.10 AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILI...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 23, 2010 Inspection

July 23, 2010• Tag Removal• 8 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 7.20.10 REPORT/INSPECTION #277561.(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 20, 2010 Inspection

July 20, 2010• Canvass• 9 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. ...(+8 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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