Homewood Suites-chicago-downtown/west Loop
118 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
Mostly clean — 6 of 11 passed, one prior failure
Last Inspected
2025-09-09
What You Should Know
✓ 9 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-09-09
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2017)
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 6 inspections
⚠ Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
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Types of Issues Found
📋 Documentation & Training critical 4×
🧼 Employee Hygiene critical 2×
🌡 Food Temperature critical 1×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 1×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 1×
Inspection History
2025-09-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN,EGGS,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN.
minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN WHILE NOT IN USE.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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2018-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2018-01-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, at front cold buffet line: 48.7f, 1.5lbs yogurt, at a value of $8.00 50.1f, 2lbs sliced fruit plate, cantaloupe and melons, at a total value of $7.00 Manager stated total weight ...
critical Employee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Observed no paper towels at exposed hand sink dispenser unit, at kitchen prep area next to exit door entrance, to buffet area. Informed manager that paper towels are required at all exposed hand sinks whenever foods are prepared and served. Manager ...
minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed inventory, boxes of soda, yogurt, orange juice and butter packets stored on floor in true 1 door refrigerator, located on 5th floor beverage prep station. Instructed manager to elevate items at least 6 inches off the while in storage. Maint...
2017-02-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
serious Other
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
Observed previous inspection report summary #1982854, date 2/8/17, not posted in plain view of dining room or lobby of hotel. Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of all customers. Operator corrected during inspect...
CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found garbage area/loading dock being used for storage. Area is not properly enclosed. Garage doors are open gate on top, and have 1-3 inch gaps along bottom (of right door) and in all corner of both doors. Must fully enclosed area by making garage d...
serious Other
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Found previous minor violation not correction from report # 1960820, dated 9/20/16. Must correct the following minor violation: #38 NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE WATER LINE IN KITCHEN AND BANQUET ROOM.MUST INSTALL. (back flow prevention device is not...
minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Found wiping cloths improperly stored on counter tops. Must properly store all wiping cloths in a clean container, with sanitizing solution. Must maintain same.
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minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE WATER LINE IN KITCHEN AND BANQUET ROOM.MUST INSTALL.
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