JAN 26
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHICAGO DOWNTOWN MARRIOTT.
EAT. 78/100
540 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 26, 2026 · passed
16 of 21 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
16 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 182025PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2025
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS ADVISED TO UNCLOG SINK AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCET LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
"OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. "
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO CRUSHED ICE MACHINE BREAKING CHUNKS OF WALL BULGING OUT AND BREAKING, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FEB 212024FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2024
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Found about 40 live fruit flies at pastry kitchen, instructed to eliminate, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Broom and dust pan placed too close to food mixer, instructed to keep away.
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JAN 242022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP AROUND SHUTE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. MACHINES IS BEING CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN PASTRY KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEAT CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
MAY 272021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
NOV 12019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 1
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PASTRY PREP ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 182018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 18
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 (A) (B 1-3, 4-7) (A)- OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES, BEING PREPARED, FOR SALE TO PUBLIC, BY FOOD HANDLER AT PASTRY PREP AREA FOR RUSH STREET PANTRY FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELS OR DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDE ON LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
SEP 72018FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2018
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 (A) (B 1-3, 4-7) (A)- OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES, BEING PREPARED, FOR SALE TO PUBLIC, BY FOOD HANDLER AT PASTRY PREP AREA FOR RUSH STREET PANTRY FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELS OR DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDE ON LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 (A) (A)- OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN DISH WASHING AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 262017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 26
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
SEP 202016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND FAN UNIT IN THE LEFT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FROST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVER IN THE PROOFING CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 62015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 6
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
NOV 242014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 24
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA HANGING INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE.
JAN 242014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOIL USED AS LINER FOR STOVE AND BOTTOM OF OVENS. REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE AT ALL TIMES. FAN COVER IN WALK IN COOLER USED FOR PRODUCE CONTAINING DUST. REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN FAN COVER IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND UNCLEAN WATER POOLED UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM MEAT CUTTING ROOM. REMOVE POOLED WATER. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND UNDER LARGE EQUIPTMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL WITH ATTACHED FRENCH FRY MAKER UNCLEAN. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN WALL IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 132013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 13
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BUTCHER SHOP PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. REGROUT THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT COMMISSARY WHERE NEEDED (ESPECIALLY IN FRONT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN), 7TH FLOOR KITCHEN AND PASTRY KITCHEN. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PASTRY WALK-IN FREEZERS, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE MOVABLE PREP TABLE.
MAY 32013FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2013
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND CEILING OF THE PASTRY PREP KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BUTCHER SHOP PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. REGROUT THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT COMMISSARY WHERE NEEDED (ESPECIALLY IN FRONT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN), 7TH FLOOR KITCHEN AND PASTRY KITCHEN. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PASTRY WALK-IN FREEZERS, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE MOVABLE PREP TABLE.
MAY 232012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON PIPES AROUND COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FLY TRAP INSTALLED IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM PREP TABLES,
AUG 182011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AROUND DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES (PASTRY KITCHEN). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED WALLS (EAST SECTION) OF THE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE SEALED/FIXED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ANY LEAKS ON BOTTOM PIPES OF SINKS MUST BE ADDRESSED & LENGHT OF SPRAYER FAUCETS MUST SHORTENED (ABOVE WATER LEVEL OF SINKS). Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
DEC 12010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING WITH PROPER TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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