LONDONHOUSE HOTEL.

Chicago Health Dept

85 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

13 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 1

2026

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK IN DISH MACHINE AREA OR REMOVE RACK FROM AREA.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP WRAPPED AROUND DISH STORAGE RACK IN DISH MACHINE AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN ,DISCOLORED AND DEEP GROOVES ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SINGLE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND REMOVE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MAY 18

2026

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3- GALLONS OF MILK RANGING FROM 46.6F-48.2F.1- QUART HALF & HALF-47.7F IN SINGLE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 3.5 GALLONS.$15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SINGLE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 48.0F IN ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN 2ND FL. BAR AREA ON WALLS, DOOR TRIM AND DOOR,FLOOR DRAINS,ADJACENT LOBBY AREA TO BAR ON CEILING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/18/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK IN DISH MACHINE AREA OR REMOVE RACK FROM AREA.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP WRAPPED AROUND DISH STORAGE RACK IN DISH MACHINE AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN ,DISCOLORED AND DEEP GROOVES ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SINGLE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND REMOVE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JAN 9

2026

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 28

2025

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 12

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE TO BE UNCOVERED INSIDE OF ICE BINS IN THE ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ICE COVERED TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 16

2024

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 20

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

Food handler not washing hands when required, observed a food handler handling raw chicken with gloves and not washing hands when changing gloves and handling salad right after. Instructed manager to have food handlers wash hands when required. Priority violation 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand soap provided at roof top bar hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand paper towels provided at roof top bar hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed Dumping excess drinks/food debris in hand wash sink at roof top bar/ kitchen. instructed not to use hand sink for other than Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Found several TCS food items held at improper temp at upper part of prep cooler, 3 lbs of Diced ham at 62.4f, 1lb of rice at 61.5, 2 lbs of Hummus at 60.5f, 3 lbs of cooked potatoes at 64.2f and 1lb of soft goat cheese at 63.7f, food was kept too close to stove that affected caused the food temp to rise. Instructed manager to hold all Cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $100.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Observed several wine bottles placed in ice for consumption to chill in several ice bins at roof top bar. Instructed not to place any beverage bottles in ice bins that is used for consumption. Priority violation 7-38-005.

FEB 8

2023

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hands washing signs in staff/customers restrooms. instructed to provide.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No thermometer provided for prep coolers, no probe thermometer with line cooks. instructed to provide.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.

JUN 15

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF PULLED PORK AT 4F, 7.1, AND 2LBS OF DICE CHICKEN AT 46.4F . MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $15. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULB CONTAINERS BY THE DRY STORAGE STATION WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOOD ON THE 3 FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 24

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO FOOD SERVICE AMNAGER ON SITE. FACILITY NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME OPEN FOR BANQUETS

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

SEP 14

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

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 BAR). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 2

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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

Serious Other

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.

JUL 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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