What is Ihop # 1202's health inspection score?

Ihop # 1202 has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ihop # 1202 last inspected?

Ihop # 1202 was last inspected on March 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ihop # 1202 have?

Ihop # 1202 has 37 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ihop # 1202 safe to eat at?

Ihop # 1202 has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Ihop # 1202 serve?

Ihop # 1202 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ihop # 1202

Name: Ihop # 1202
Address: 5929 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 80

5929 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/28/2025

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American•Chicago

Ranked #740 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Mar 28, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 81/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

May

Dec 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Oct 2023

3 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT/SPILLS ON FLOOR AT STORAGE ROOM UNDER CHEMICALS SHELF. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
WALK IN FREEER CEILING LIGHT NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT REAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW LOCATION

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. WE OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE WITH ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT REAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW LOCATION
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE WASH COMPARTMENT SINK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. HOT WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT HANDWASHING SINK AT HALLWAY,NOT EASILY OPERATING/TURN ON WATER.REPAIR ISSUES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE/WASTE OIL WITH GREASE ON TOP CONTAINER AND ON GROUND.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DEBRIS INSIDE ALL FLOOR DRAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−23 pts

Oct 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS AND ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALL WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS AND ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALL WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE DOOR OF A TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE PREP AREAS. --- ALSO OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE WALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE. HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO SEAL SAME AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS AND ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALL WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS BEHIND THE STANDING MIXER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. --- ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE 4-DOOR REACH ON THE COOLER ON THE MAIN COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR BASEBOARDS AND CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TWO LIVE COCKROACHES ON TABLE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 05/26/2022 INSPECTION, REPORT #2556338 NOT CORRECTED: #39-OBSERVED NO SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK THAT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH-GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD FROM GRILL AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP SCRATCH MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK THAT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH-GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD FROM GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP SCRATCH MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. . ALSO OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND WALK- IN FREEZER AND CLEAN THE CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN COLER AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA ABOVE COOLING UNITS. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND REPAIR PEELING PAINT TO ENSURE THAT CEILING REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND REPAIR MISSING WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA .MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTICATIONS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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