IHOP.

Chicago Health Dept

7549 S CICERO AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

12 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jun 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 12

2026

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

APR 7

2026

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAY 14

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

JUL 15

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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)/

APR 17

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSEVRED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL SANITIZER REACHES A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-025.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 10LBS OF COOKED POT ROAST AT 49.6F, 3LBS OF DAIRY CREAMER AT 49F, 3LBS OF IHOP SAUCE AT 49F, 12LBS OF STEAK AT 48.0F, 13LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 47.1, 2LBS OF LEAFY SPINACH AT 50.1, 32LBS OF MILK AT 47.8, 5LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 49.0F, 3LBS OF MAC & CHEESE AT 50.2F, AND 120LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 50.1F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS TOTAL WEIGHT 203LBS AND COST $850. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO BE 53F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION SAID COOLER HOLD TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND DRY FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN A CLEAN CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONE OF TWO WASH BOWL SENSORS IN THE WOMENS BATHROOM TO NOT BE WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE BIN TO BE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE RECEPTACLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 23

2022

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 1

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SAUSAGE, EGGS) NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA WITHOUT ANY HAND DRYING PROVISION(PAPER TOWELS)STOCKED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Serious Sanitation

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED HAM BEING THAWED IN RIGHT BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MIDDLE BASIN OF SINK FILLED WITH SOILED WATER AND EQUIPMENT, AND SOILED WATER OVERFLOWING ONTO HAM. FOOD SHALL ONLY CONTACT SURFACES OF CLEAN AND SANITIZED EQUIPMENT. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL NOT BE USED FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING UTENSILS WHEN USING AS A PREP SINK. ALL SLICED HAM WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATELY 20# $20 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED MULTIPLE REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS ( COOKED CHICKEN, GRAVY, SAUSAGE ,BACON, LEAFY GREENS) IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS. APPROX 20LBS, $100 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS, WITH PREPARATION DAY COUNTED AS DAY 1.

Serious Sanitation

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CELL PHONE STORED WITH COOKING UTENSILS IN AIR DRYING CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SEPERATION BETWEEN PERSONAL ITEMS AND COOKING UTENSILS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE OBTAIN VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

JAN 13

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINER LIDS CRACKED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD ORDER.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GRILLS AND PREP TABLES ON HOT LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE DISH MACHINE PREP LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 8

2020

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL EGGS,BEEF, MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT 1-COMP SINK AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

MAY 1

2020

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT 1-COMP SINK AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE WASTE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXTERIOR TOP LID ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND GREASE ON GROUND AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED.

MAR 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL ANIMAL BASED MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP IN THE REAR BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE DEPOSITS AND FOOD RESIDUE UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 8

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND MICROWAVE INTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF 2, AND 4 DOOR COOLERS, AND WAFFLE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH ICE BUILD UP,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE FRONT WAIT STATION, AND REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.

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