HAMPTON INN & SUITES.

Chicago Health Dept

33 W ILLINOIS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2024.

Last inspected Oct 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 28

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED IN REAR PREP OVEN IN DISREPAIR OVEN DOOR SEAL HANGING, INSTRCUTED TO REAPAIR OR REPLACE.

OCT 24

2024

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS IN WOMANS & MENS TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT HAND SINK (72.9F) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED IN REAR PREP OVEN IN DISREPAIR OVEN DOOR SEAL HANGING, INSTRCUTED TO REAPAIR OR REPLACE.

FEB 22

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO LIST OF WHICH EMPLOYEES ARE VACCINATED FOR COVID-19 AND WHICH ARE TESTING WEEKLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 27

2020

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 11

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD NOT LABELED ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND A CLOTH TOWEL USED TO PLACE WET UTENSILS TO DRY, INSTRUCTED TO USE AIR DRYING METHOD.

show all 16 inspections →

MAY 28

2019

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED AT FOOD STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOP BUCKET STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN PANS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY

AUG 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE HAVING VIOLATION OF PRIORITY ITEMS,( COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF CREAM CHEESE ON BUFFET TABLE FOR CUSTOMERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52.3F-69.F INSIDE OF LARGE JAR WITH ICE PACK AT THE BOTTOM OF JAR.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCF FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. APPROX 10 ( 2 OZ) CUPS REMOVED AND DISCARDED COST APPROX $5.00-COS.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367/ NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYSS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE.

Minor Facility Condition

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMAY IN LOCATION BEHIND DOOR TO PREP AREA NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER INSPECTION REPORT SUMMAR MUST BE IN A LOCATION THATS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS.

NOV 8

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CONDIMENT CONTAINERS NOT COVERED AT SELF SERVICE BUFFET LINE ( SUGAR, RAISINS ..). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASY WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER FOR MILK DISPENSERS COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ( CELL PHONE ) KEPT ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

MAY 25

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

IN THE 1ST FLOOR SUITE STORE STORAGE AREA FOUND RAW WOODEN SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ABOVE USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

SEP 8

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GROUT MISSING BETWEEN FLOORS TILES IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

2 SINK STOPPERS ARE MISSING FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STOCK ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 5

2014

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 3

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS READING 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER.TURKEY SAUSAGE 106.5F,YOGURT 57.2F,DESERT (WITH MILK AND EGGS PRODUCTS)47.5F,BISCUITS 47.5F,ORANGE JUICE(WITH LABEL KEEP REFRIGERATED)50.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 160LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $214.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A THORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL COFFEE URNS ON SHELVING BY THE DISH WASHER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED COFFEE SPILLS ON FLOOR BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

OCT 25

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

BULK CONTAINERS OF PLASTIC FORKS, SPOON AND KNIVES STORED NOT COVERD IN STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN COVERED BAGES OR CONTAINER.

APR 12

2012

PASS · 0 violations

APR 4

2012

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

(7-38-030) INADEQUATE PLUMBING. NO HOT WATER AT BOTH MALE/FEMALE BATHROOMS FOR CUSTOMERS (MIXING VALVE NOT WORKING)-MUST FIX. In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE OF THE DISHMACHINE IS IN POOR REPAIR-MUST FIX/REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

WATER LEAKING ON THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER AT FRONT OF DISHMACHINE-MUST FIX. 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 6

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES AT COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT COFFEE STATION AND UNDER AND AROUND SHELF RACKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THORGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL AT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT ALSO NOTICED FOUL ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

Report an error on this page →