Did Rocky Pancake House pass its last health inspection?

Rocky Pancake House at 2948 E 83rd St was inspected on May 12, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.

What violations were cited at Rocky Pancake House?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF CLOSING TO PROTECT AREA FROM FLYING INSPECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE DOOR AND MAINTAIN CLOSE AT ALL TIMES.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Rocky Pancake House

2948 E 83rd St, Chicago 60617 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 12, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 12, 2025

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF CLOSING TO PROTECT AREA FROM FLYING INSPECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE DOOR AND MAINTAIN CLOSE AT ALL TIMES.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UNTILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN BETWEEN COOLERS AND CUTTING AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL PREP TABLES AND TABLE LEGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL D=FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: AREA AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER IN NEED OF WEED GROWTH REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WEEDS AND MAINTAIN
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 12, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 1, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 26, 2023	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2023	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 28, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2021	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2021	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 25, 2020	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 25, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 24, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 30, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 24, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 3, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 18, 2013	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Rocky Pancake House — questions

Did Rocky Pancake House pass its last health inspection?: Rocky Pancake House at 2948 E 83rd St was inspected on May 12, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Rocky Pancake House?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF CLOSING TO PROTECT AREA FROM FLYING INSPECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE DOOR AND MAINTAIN CLOSE AT ALL TIMES.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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