SEP 8
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON CHICAGO DOWNTOWN.
YOUR CALL. 76/100
40 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 8, 2025 · passed
8 of 13 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jan 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROGUHOUT KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 232024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
AUG 92023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING EGGS, MILK, SAUSAGES, YOGURT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING TIME OF FOOD SERVICE OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF VARIETY FLAVORED YOGURT ON BREAKFAST SELF SERVICE AREA COLD HOLD UNIT @53.5F AND APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART OF 2 % MILK ON COUNTERTOP NEAR CEREALS @ 51.0F. BOTH ITEMS WERE DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BY 3COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.
AUG 112022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 11
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing signs in employees/customers restrooms, instructed to post.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Upper panel of ice maker interior surfaces not clean, dark spots forming. instructed to clean and maintain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Missing baseboards at kitchen wall behind 3-comp sink, instructed to install.
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MAR 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF THE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER TESTING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (SUCH AS A WATERPROOF THERMOMETER OR HEAT STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATIION ISSUED.
OCT 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF THE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY CAN OPENER IN 6TH FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 62018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 6
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ONE MISSING WALL BASE TILE UNDER PREP AREA CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE TILE.
MAR 242017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 24
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEXT TO DISH WASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED BEHIND WALL COVERINGS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
FEB 272017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEXT TO DISH WASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED BEHIND WALL COVERINGS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER NOT EASY TO VIEW, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAR VIEW POSITION
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MOPS STORED TOO CLOSE TO DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY
MAY 172016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DISCOLORATION BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 232015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA DISPENSER AND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND THE DRAIN PIPE AT THE STEAM TABLE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN THE DRY GOODS STORAGE CLOSET. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
JAN 62015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2015
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT THE HOT HOLDING BUFFET TABLE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA DISPENSER AND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND THE DRAIN PIPE AT THE STEAM TABLE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN THE DRY GOODS STORAGE CLOSET. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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