SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HOLIDAY INN CHICAGO DOWNTOWN-WOLF POINT & VOCO CHI.

BEAT. 35/100

350 N ORLEANS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 30, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 30
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

4-101.19---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE LINE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15---OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115---OBSERVED LOWER LEVEL DOCK ENCLOSED GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA WITH LITTER DEBRIS ON GROUND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DOCK AREA.

JUL 28
2025
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS:HANDSINKS IN THE REAR MEN/WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS (WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (70.4 F-77.0F).ALSO,THE FOLLOWING OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET (NO WATER) AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND OTHER BROKEN FAUCET (NO WATER) AT HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE OPERABLE WITH WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PRE-PACKAGED, PREPARED YOGURT DESSERTS IN DISPLAY COOLER FOR GRAB AND GO MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND ANY ALLERGEN WARNING IF NEEDED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS OF ASSORTED READY-TO-EAT PASTRIES ON DISPLAY AT THE FRONT BUFFET STATION NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC.PASTRIES IN OPEN, UNCOVERED DISHWARE. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.ALL DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $300.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE LINE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LOWER LEVEL DOCK ENCLOSED GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA WITH LITTER DEBRIS ON GROUND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DOCK AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED (2) MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND (1) MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DISHWASHING MACHINE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 24
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BANQUET HALL PREP AREA(14TH FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BANQUET HALL PREP AREA(14TH FLOOR) A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN 15TH FLOOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN 15TH FLOOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DUSTY CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN CAFETERIA AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALK IN COOLER CONDENSOR FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR OF CONDENSOR AND CONDENSOR LINES IN WALK IN FREEZER IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM REAR OF CONDENSOR AND CONDENSOR LINES AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 17
2024
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL BE INFORMED IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO SOAP AT RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN DINNER COOKLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH SOAP. CORRECTED ON SITE SOAP PROVIDED FOR SAID HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS NOT DISPENSING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FACILITY. OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE BATTERIES IN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER REPLACED PAPER TOWELS DISPENSING PROPERLY AFTER BATTERIES REPLACED. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WORKING PROPERLY FOR SAID HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD ,OATMEAL, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 117.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $20 WEIGHING 3LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/17/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN 15TH FLOOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN 15TH FLOOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUSTY CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN CAFETERIA AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALK IN COOLER CONDENSOR FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR OF CONDENSOR AND CONDENSOR LINES IN WALK IN FREEZER IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM REAR OF CONDENSOR AND CONDENSOR LINES AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 4
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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NOV 28
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 60.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. EMPLOYEES MUST USE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. A 2-DAY NOTICE WAS GIVEN TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #10. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030C. CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATON AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK STORAGE COTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATRE INDICATORS ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACES TEMPERATURES OF UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED IN THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW LEAK UDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUL 20
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

sink stoppers not holding water at compartment. instructed to repair

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Unable to locate the backflow prevention devices for ice makers, instructed to install in a clean view.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

drip pan in walk-in cooler not draining properly. instructed to repair.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

missing grout at kitchen floor tiles, instructed to repair.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

inoperable vents at employees toilet rooms, instructed to repair.

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