JAN 9
2026
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LONDONHOUSE HOTEL.
YOUR CALL. 63/100
85 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 9, 2026 · passed
4 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS FOR CUSTOMERS 3RD FL. TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO DISH RACK.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE AND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PASTRY AREA,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,BEER WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,INCLUDING STORAGE AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEVERAGE AREA UNDER LARGE ICE MACHINE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 282025FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2025
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM FEB, MARCH, APRIL AND MAY 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLD ON UPPER INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE ON LEFT IN ROOM NEXT TO BAR ON 21ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITHOUT ASTERISKS ON MENU IDENTIFYING THEM AS ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISKS IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS ADDED TO MENU AND DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS THIRD FLOOR DISHWASHING, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/28/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
APR 162024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES AT THE COOKS LINE AND IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN SANITZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED METERED HANDSINK TO THE FAR RIGHT NOT WORKING ON THE 21ST FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DRY DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND UNDER AND BETWEEN ICE MACHINE EQUIPMENT IN THE 21ST FLOOR BAR ROOM.
FEB 82023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Missing Thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to provide in warmest part cooler.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Sanitizer bucket/towels placed on prep tables, instructed to keep away from food preparation surfaces.
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FEB 142022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 14
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( FLOUR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR TESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WAER.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
UTENSILS IN-USE KEPT IN STANDING WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CHIPPED RUBBER SPATULAS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS. USING SARAN WRAP AS SPLASH GUARD AT DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN UTENSILS RACK NEXT TO SOILD DISHES HOLDING AREA AT UPPER KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLA BARRIER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MULTIPLE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINES AT BARS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE AT UPPER LEVEL KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHATGE DOES NOT HOLD A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, DELI...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION FOUNFATION 7-38-012.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 4 LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK CHORIZO AND POTATOES HELD AT TEMP RANGING BETWEEN 58.2F - 62.1F IN WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD PLACED IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. 40LBS DISCARDED VALUED @$200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
IMPROPER COOLING METHOD, FOUND TCS FOODS BEING COOLED DOWN IN WALK-IN COOLER IN COVERED LARGE CONTIANERS, INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN FOOD IN SHALOW UNCOVERED CONTAINERS TO FACILITATE COOLING DOWN PROCESS. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SCOOP HOLDER
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
SEP 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS, SHRIMP, EGGS, BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND STAFF IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIME WHEN PREPARING FOOD, AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND MISSING ICE BIN COVERS BEHIND OUTDOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE PREP TABLE. BEHIND THE BAR BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE ICE BIN (ROOT TOP). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MISSING HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN IN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS. INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING. MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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