SEP 17
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAMPTON INN AND HOMEWOOD SUITES CHICAGODOWNTOWN/MA.
BEAT. 43/100
150-160 E HURON ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 17, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 9 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 92025FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 9
2025
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT WATER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM REACH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 72 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DUMPING COFFEE INTO HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. HAND WASHING SHALL BE USED FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES NOT TO USE HAND WASHING SINK TO DUMP COFFEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED CREAM CHEESE STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 62 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 6 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE($15). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSIL TAKEN OUT OF HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ONLY MEASURE WATER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR WHICH TAKES SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSIL PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 292024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 29
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUL 182024FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2024
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, MILK, PORK SAUSAGE) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINES LOCATED: 2ND FLOOR PREP, 3RD FLOOR WITH A BUILD-UP OF EXCESSIVE BLACK & AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER 10 MICE DROPPING ON FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, 5 DEAD ROACHES IN DISHROOM, IN DINING ROOM AND THE BASEMENT ENCLOSED TRASH AREA OVER 30 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, AND CONTAINERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST ALSO ELIMINATE THE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM AND PEST CONTROL UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP IN REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT# 2582909 CONDUCTED ON 10/05/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55) 6-501.13: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ON STORAGE ROOM FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 52023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 5
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH WALL BASE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ON STORAGE ROOM FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN PRDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
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MAR 92022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 9
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Employees personal items(medication)stored in food prep area, employees clothing stored at food storage shelf. instructed to to keep all away from food prep areas.
FEB 232021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 23
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
NOV 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE EGGS ARE BEING SERVED. MUST PROVIDE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, SERVED, OR HANDLED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. -
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED NO LIDS ON THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE INDOOR TRASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR, WALL, AND PIPE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK'S GREASE TRAP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE GUEST TOILET ROOMS' AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE CEILING EXHAUST VENTILATION BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
OCT 302018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 30
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11- OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE KNIVES/FORK, ETC. STORED IN LARGE UTENSIL CADDIE CONTAINER AT SELF SERVICE BUFFET STATION COUNTER AT HOMEWOOD SUITES SIDE, WITH HANDLES AND LIP SURFACE NOT PROTECTED AND ON SIDE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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