WILDBERRY PANCAKES & CAFE.
130 E RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
15 of 24 inspections passed, with 13 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 142026PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NON WORKING THERMOMETERS ON EXTERIOR OF MOST PREP COOLERS ON COOKING LINE MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA NEXT TO DUMP SINK AND AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MOP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS ON COOKING LINE.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER.
6-201.13 : OBSERVED EPOXY FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING ON 1ST FL. COOK SERVING LINE.
MAR 242025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACKS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED ARE FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT AND DRINK AWAY FROM FOOD PRE AREAS.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
APR 232024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOILED WIPE CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED PLASTIC SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP ON THE COOK LINE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR MILK COOLER NEXT TO PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN
FEB 262024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOILED WIPE CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED PLASTIC SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP ON THE COOK LINE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR MILK COOLER NEXT TO PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 152023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
soiled wiping cloths stored too close to ice bin at server line. Instructed to keep away from open foods.
Ice buckets stored on floor next to ice maker in basement, instructed to store off floor.
Meat slicer not cleaned properly, found encrusted food build-up behind and around blade, instructed to clean and sanitize properly.
counter under grill at main kitchen not clean food debris/grease build-up noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice makers in basement, instructed to expose.
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JAN 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
open employees drink container on prep table, instructed to keep off prep table
TCS foods held at improper temperature. found about 50 lbs of cream biscuit gravy stored in 2 large bucket at 58.4f, containers placed in walk-in cooler a day before. also found 10 lbs of hollandaise sauce held at 73.f on counter top with no time stamp or date. instructed to keep all Cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $150.
Improper cooling method. using large tubs to cool down TCS foods, covered tightly. Instructed to use shallow containers and cover loosely to facilitate cool down process. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Bulk food containers not labeled ( sugar, flour....) instructed to label.
JAN 62022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED COMPLEX FOOD PREPARATION PROCUDURES OF WHICH A FOOD PREPARATION SINK IS NEEDED ON THE BASEMENT LEVEL. INSTALL A SINK USED STRICTLY FOOD PREPARATION IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
FEB 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN
FOUND TCS FOODS; SLICED TOMATOES, AVOCADOS, QUINOA, EGGS, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 50F TO 60F, MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. $150
FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN VARIOUS COOLERS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN A WALL AND THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE STATION IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND INSTALL SPLASH GUARD, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON CUTTING BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND ECOLAB APEX CHEMICAL DISPENSER LEAKING AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXCESSIVE LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 172019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MISSING " THESE ITEMS ARE COOK TO ORDER " ON THE FOOT NOTE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, NO CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL ITEMS AND CELL PHONES STORED ON FOOD SHELF ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY.
OCT 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON SITE, WHILE SERVING UNDER COOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD IS GIVEN
JUN 142018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DAMAGED SEVERAL GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
CAST IRON PIPES NOT ENCLOSED AT BASEMENT KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE WITH A NON-WATER ABSORBENT MATERIAL
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT 1ST KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MINOR LEAK NOTED AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUN 72018FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 35 LBS OF BOILED POTATOES STORED IN A LARGE BUSING TUBS AT 72.4F, POTATOES STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED $20.
CONDENSATION NOTED ON NUMEROUS PIPES OVER FOOD EQUIPMENT , ICE MACHINE AND HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
DAMAGED SEVERAL GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT 1ST KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MINOR LEAK NOTED AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
FEB 232017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 192016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some foods not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles, walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.
FEB 242015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND COOKING SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR IN GATED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELVING AND EVEVATE AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED WALL PANEL AT LEFT ENTRANCE WAY TO KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.
FOUND LIGHT NOT SHIELDED OVER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL SHIELD.
3 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
JUL 302014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 2 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A CONTAINER NEXT TO GRILL AT 93.3F, 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 65.4F STOREDE IN A BUSSING TUB IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE, 50 LBS OF COOKED WHOLE POTATOES AT 75.6F IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 5 HOURS. INSTRUCTED STORE SUCH ITEMS AT PROEPR TEMPS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $100.
IMPROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING COFFEE MUGS IN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT COFFEEE STATION WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS WASH AT 3-COMP SINK OR DISH WASHING MACHINE ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(A).
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS( SALT AND SUGAR TUBS) NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
BAGS OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN AT DOOR FRAME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
STANDING WATER AT DISH WAHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE.
FOOD STAINS AT WALL NEXT TO MIXER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES/ CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH FOOD HANDLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
OCT 242013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISHMACHINE, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUL 92012FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/COOK MULTI TASKING, THAT IS HANDLING RAW THEN READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HIS HANDS. HE WOULD JUST WIPE HIS HANDS ON HIS ALREADY SOILED APRON. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT THE DESIGNATED HANDSINK(S) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
FOUND NO HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (BY DISHMACHINE)NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING. SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A TALL STACK OF PLASTIC GLASSWARE CONTAINERS PLUS THERE WAS A SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINER ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE EXPOSE HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
INADEQUATE FOOD-UTENSIL PROTECTION. OBSERVED A 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND A FOOD PREPARATION AREA THAT HAD BEEN ADDED TO PREMISES AND INSTALLED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN AN AREA WITH UNFINISHED CEILING AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OR REMOVE SINK AND REMOVE FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 10 IN THE PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE ITEMS BEING STORED UNDER PIPES IN BASEMENT.
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT COFFEE STATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ALSO, CLEAN CAN OPENER AND MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREAS.
MUST CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN BIN AND ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 262011FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. VERY WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE IN ALL THE SINKS, MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISH MACHINES NOT CONNECTED, INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT AND READY TO BE TESTED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSULATE WATER PIPE ABOVE ICE MAKER TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
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