I.H.O.P.

Address: 4210 N CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on May 20, 2026

Key Findings

• ○ Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored Code 55

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (42 inspections)

• Pass — 2026-05-20 00:00:00 (Complaint Re-Inspection) 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ALONG FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRIDDLES, STOVE, SURROUNDIN
• Fail — 2026-05-13 00:00:00 (Complaint) 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
• Pass — 2025-04-24 00:00:00 () 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 — 2025-04-17 00:00:00 () 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 COOK
• Pass — 2025-01-10 00:00:00 () 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
• Fail — 2025-01-03 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2024-01-29 00:00:00 () 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 CHARGE TO RE
• Fail — 2024-01-23 00:00:00 () 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 REM
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2023-01-13 00:00:00 () 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 HAND S
• Pass — 2022-05-26 00:00:00 () 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 PREVENT
• Fail — 2022-05-19 00:00:00 () 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/HAVE S
• Pass — 2021-11-02 00:00:00 () 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. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SUR
• Fail — 2021-10-26 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE. | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES -
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2020-09-21 00:00:00 () 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. | 51. PLUMBING INSTA
• Pass — 2020-05-12 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DE
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2019-10-15 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2019-02-19 00:00:00 () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MAIN PREP 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTAC
• Fail — 2019-02-11 00:00:00 () 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. | 36. THE
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2018-08-07 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2017-08-25 00:00:00 () 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

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