FEB 25
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL CHICAGO.
EAT. 86/100
505 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 25, 2026 · passed
Passed all 12 inspections, but 8 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING COLD WATER HANDLE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
APR 22025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POT & PAN DISH ROOM SINK STOPPERS MISSING IN ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN EMPLOYEE CAFTERIA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AND BROKEN WALL AND FLOOR TILES IN POT & PAN DISH ROOM NEAR HAND SINK. NOTED FLOOR GROUT IS MISSING IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND REPAIR BROKEN TILE, MISSING GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HANDSINK NEAR TOASTER AREA IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP LEAKING FROM HOT & COLD-WATER HANDLES. NOTED HANDSINK IN GARMAGE ALSO LEAKING FROM HOT& COLD-WATER HANDLES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED IN BANQUETS KITCHEN, HANDSINK CAULKING PEELING OFF, INSTRCUTED TO RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 262024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Slow drainage at hand wash sinks at main employees restrooms, instructed to repair and maintain.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Obstructed hand wash sink, found a large food cart placed in front of the only hand wash sink in fruit cut-up kitchen preventing access to hand wash sink. Instructed manager to keep all hand wash sinks accessible. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Spoons in-use are kept in standing water container at room temp, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Clean-in place not done properly for meat slicer, noted food debris behind blade, Instructed to clean and maintain.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Unable to locate back flow prevention device for ice maker next to employees cafeteria, Instructed to expose.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Peeling paint noted at kitchen ceiling, instructed to remove and maintain.
MAR 272023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container ( sugar )labeled incorrectly, instructed to label food properly.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Poor insulation around cold lines in main kitchen walk-in cooler, causing condensation, instructed to better insulate to prevent dripping on food containers.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Found a bag of employee food stored at customer's food shelf in walk-in cooler, instructed to separate.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in Pastry walk-in cooler, instructed to add more lighting.
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FEB 12022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA HAND WASH SINK SERVICE LINE, INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( FLOUR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 72021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEE CAFE. MUST REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JAN 132020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 13
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES AT FOUNTAIN SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.
JAN 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE HANDWASH SINK FOR THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE POT WASH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE CREATION AND DISPOSITION DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELF LINER THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FEB 22018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 2
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON SOME REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
SOME REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
JAN 42017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON BACK OF BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
KITCHEN FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CHIPPED PAINT ON KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK NOTED UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAR 12016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IN THE CONTAINER OF ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP IN BETWEEN USE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →