SEP 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HOMEWOOD SUITES-CHICAGO-DOWNTOWN/WEST LOOP.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
118 N JEFFERSON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 9, 2025 · passed with conditions
6 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 312023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 31
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
AUG 32020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN WHILE NOT IN USE.
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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AUG 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 of 3.5lbs at approximately value of $15.00 Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)
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 corrected the violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030
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. Maintain at all times.
FEB 152017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FEB 15
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* 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 inspection. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).
FEB 82017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 doors rodent and insect proof, or must remove all items stored from this area. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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 installed on coffee water line in the kitchen. The banquet room coffee water line does have the backflow prevention device installed.) Serious violation 7-42-090.
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.
SEP 202016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 20
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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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