What is 87 Pancake Heaven's health inspection score?

87 Pancake Heaven has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was 87 Pancake Heaven last inspected?

87 Pancake Heaven was last inspected on May 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 87 Pancake Heaven have?

87 Pancake Heaven has 8 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 87 Pancake Heaven safe to eat at?

Yes, 87 Pancake Heaven has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does 87 Pancake Heaven serve?

87 Pancake Heaven serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

87 Pancake Heaven

Name: 87 Pancake Heaven
Address: 1800 W 87TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 90

1800 W 87TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/5/2026

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0Excellent

American•Auburn Gresham

Ranked #23 of 35 in Auburn GreshamBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: May 5, 2026

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+31 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) 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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1800 W 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 License

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 25

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

59/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE FOR USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTH ENDS OF THE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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