DEC 11
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FAIRFIELD AND SUITES CHICAGO DOWNTOWN RIVER NORTH.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
60 W ILLINOIS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 11, 2025 · passed
7 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jun 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15---OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE RIGHT FAUCET INSIDE THE WOMAN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 42025FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 4
2025
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE TABLE TOP COFFEE HOT WATER DISPENSER UNIT IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE RIGHT FAUCET INSIDE THE WOMAN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 202024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE (INTERIOR ICE SHIELD) NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH, SOILED WITH VISIBLE RED RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE INCLUDING ICE SHIELD. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AND ENGINEER STAFF CLEANED AND SANITIZED ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF JUICE DISPENSER MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH JUICE SPLASHES AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED AGAINST WALL AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA WHILE DRYING. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MOP AND STORE MOP SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT SOIL WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 262023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 26
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No sanitizer test strips for 3-comp sink sanitizer (Quaternary Ammonium), instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Employees personal items ( vitamins, phone...) stored on clean utensils shelf. Instructed to keep away from clean utensils and open foods.
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DEC 202022FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 20
2022
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 122F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-192F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 172019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 17
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER/ DISH WASHER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
OCT 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN.
DEC 152017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( EGGS, SAUSAGE...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND UTENSILS STORED ON SOILED CLOTH TOWELS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A CLEAN NON-WATER ABSORBENT SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CRACKED AND CHIPPED ICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND ICE MAKER, TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 242015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENTSINK AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE CLOSE TO THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
SEP 302014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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