Honey Berry Pancakes & Cafe State Street
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
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Score
HONEY BERRY PANCAKES & CAFE STATE STREET, located at 901 S State St, Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 31, 2026. This inspection resulted in 4 critical, 3 major, and 7 minor violations. While the most recent inspection indicated numerous issues, the facility's historical record shows a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across 23 scored events.
23
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Sep 30, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
90
Sep 12, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Sep 10, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
39
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
22
Sep 11, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
45
Mar 19, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 7, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Mar 5, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Feb 29, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
47
May 31, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
May 10, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
May 8, 2023
Complaint
4 critical violations. 12 major violations. 8 minor violations.
11
Sep 10, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Sep 6, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
39
Jun 21, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 15, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 8, 2018
Complaint
10 minor violations.
61
Jul 25, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 17, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Mar 31, 2026 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO MANAGER ON SITE AT START OF INSPECTION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHURIZO, EGGS, SAUSAGE, BREAKFAST SANDWICHES) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE TWO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND AT ALL THE HAND-WASHING SINKS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND ALSO THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 77.4-83.3F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS AT AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 1LBS OF CHICKEN SAUSAGE AT 54.3, 1 POUND OF GROUND CHURIZO 48.2, AND 1LBS OF HAM AT 47.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
22
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS AND BEEF BURGERS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT MIDDLE HANDSINK AND ONE INOPERABLE HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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