APR 15
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WILDBERRY PANCAKE AND CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
196 E PEARSON ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 15, 2026 · passed
6 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
6 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Dec 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERY STORED/COVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY COVER MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON TOP OF DINING ROOM TABLES.
MAR 192025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 150F NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. TECHNICAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE NOW READING 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLD COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: DICED CUCUMBER AT 48.6F, DICED TOMATO RANGING BETWEEN 47.8F-48.9F, VARITY OF CHEESE RANGING IN TEMP 49.9F-54.8F, MAYONNAISE BASED SAUCES AT 49.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 102024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 10
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AND DISH AREA CONCRETE FLOOR CHIPPING AND CRACKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ION 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF 2ND FLOOR PREP/ ORANGE JUICING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 282024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLER.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2586660 DATE 12/11/23. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR 1 OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
DEC 112023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH IMPROPERLY AIRDRYING ON TABLE IN COFFEE/SMOOTHIE PREP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TOWEL IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50 PPM IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS IN THE SPACE BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING IN REAR PREP AREA ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR 1 OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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AUG 82022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Found TCS food held at improper temperature. Found 10 lbs large tub of liquid eggs placed under prep line at 71.3f, 8 lbs of soft cream cheese held at 61.3f at front prep line. Instructed to hold cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $50.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers not labeled (salt ) spray bottles, instructed to label and maintain.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
disposable plastic cups used as a scoop for bulk food, instructed to use proper scoops.
JUL 192021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 19
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN.
JUL 122021FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2021
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CUT TOMATOES AT 57.3 F AND CHICKEN SALAD AT 46.8 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON 1-DOOR WORK STATION COOLER NEAR THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE LEFT SINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3/10/2021 REPORT #2492689 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10; OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AND HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST POST SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN. VIOLATION #38; OBSERVED LARGE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF METAL DOOR TO EXTERIOR HALLWAY ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER (DOOR SWEEP) TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY INTO FACILITY FROM SHARED HALLWAY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
MAR 102021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AND HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST POST SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COOLERS NEAR COOK LINE. FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: RAW EGGS @ 62.8F-89.9F; FRENCH TOAST BATTER (WITH RAW EGG) @ 68.1F- 77F; CORNED BEEF HASH @ 58.5F; TURKEY SAUSAGE 69.4F; Hollandaise sauce @ 59F-77.1F; CHORIZO @ 88.5F; AND TUNA @ 49.6F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIO 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IFOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED BY, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. PIC CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LARGE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF METAL DOOR TO EXTERIOR HALLWAY ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER (DOOR SWEEP) TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY INTO FACILITY FROM SHARED HALLWAY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK. SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND TOP OF WASHBOWL SINK IN RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST REGROUT TO SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND WASHBOWL SINK. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
MAR 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PICKING UP BREAD WITH HIS BARE HAND, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND WASH SINK AT COFFEE STATION BEING USED AS A PREP SINK TO RINSE MILK STEAMING KETTLES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE HAND WASH SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING. 7-38-030(C)
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD AT EXPEDITING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
STORING ICE SCOOP AND SPOONS IN A STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, MEAT SLICER BEHIND BLADE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
MAR 142019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2019
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- MUST PROVIDE A DETAILED, STEP BY STEP, WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST PROVIDE A FOOD PREP SINK IN THE COFFEE BAR AND IN THE KITCHEN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED THE CENTER HANDWASH SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM OUT OF ORDER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON ALL THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES
AUG 302018FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2018
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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