I.H.O.P.

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

Latest Inspection: Fail on May 13, 2026

Key Findings

● Approximately 15-20 rat droppings along wall behind hot water tank in the rear near rear exit door and on floors in corners and shelves throughout attic Code 38
● Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored Code 55

Facility Details

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

Inspection History (41 inspections)

Fail — Wed May 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (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 — Thu Apr 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Thu Apr 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Fri Jan 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Mon Jan 29 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue Jan 23 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Fri Jan 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Thu May 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Thu May 19 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue Nov 02 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue Oct 26 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Mon Sep 21 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue May 12 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue Oct 15 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue Feb 19 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Mon Feb 11 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue Aug 07 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Fri Aug 25 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
Pass — Mon Apr 24 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ARE WORN OUT THE GROUT IS VERY BAD,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE

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