What is Wildberry Pancake And Cafe's health inspection score?

Wildberry Pancake And Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Wildberry Pancake And Cafe last inspected?

Wildberry Pancake And Cafe was last inspected on April 15, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wildberry Pancake And Cafe have?

Wildberry Pancake And Cafe has 17 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wildberry Pancake And Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Wildberry Pancake And Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Wildberry Pancake And Cafe serve?

Wildberry Pancake And Cafe serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Wildberry Pancake And Cafe

Name: Wildberry Pancake And Cafe
Address: 196 E PEARSON ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 95

196 E PEARSON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/15/2026

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0Excellent

American•Streeterville

Ranked #107 of 713 in StreetervilleBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Apr 15, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 92/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (95/100) 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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196 E PEARSON ST, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Aug

Dec 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

Dec 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Mar

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Complaint

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLER.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING IN REAR PREP AREA ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR 1 OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food containers not labeled (salt ) spray bottles, instructed to label and maintain.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
disposable plastic cups used as a scoop for bulk food, instructed to use proper scoops.

Base deductions−12 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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