OCT 9
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RENAISSANCE CHICAGO HOTEL.
BEAT. 48/100
1 W WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 9, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 72.3-95.5F. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES, HANDWASHING SINKS AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR ARE SINKS ON RIGHT SIDE LEFT AND MIDDLE AND LEFT SINK ON LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE: THERE ARE THREE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR THREE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OCT 62025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AND FRONT STORAGE AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/3/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38020(A)CITATION ISSUED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 10/3/25
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 72.3-95.5F. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES, HANDWASHING SINKS AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR ARE SINKS ON RIGHT SIDE LEFT AND MIDDLE AND LEFT SINK ON LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE: THERE ARE THREE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING, UPPER WALLS AND CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING,UPPER WALLS AND CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR THREE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OCT 22025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2025
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM FRESH HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 118F FOR SANITIZING RINSE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. AT TIME OF INSPECTION HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE BECAUSE FACILITY IS A LATE OPENER AND WAS CLOSED, NO EMPLOYEES WERE IN FACILITY COOKING OR PREPARING FOOD. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED ONCE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 180F E-MAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNIT.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AND FRONT STORAGE AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/3/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38020(A)CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 72.3-95.5F. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES, HANDWASHING SINKS AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR ARE SINKS ON RIGHT SIDE LEFT AND MIDDLE AND LEFT SINK ON LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE: THERE ARE THREE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING, UPPER WALLS AND CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING,UPPER WALLS AND CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR THREE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
MAY 92024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHILEDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 312023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Missing thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to provide one in warmest part of cooler.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
disposable forks not protected contamination at server line, instructed to keep in a closed bag/ container during storage.
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FEB 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE SIDES OF THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WHEN IN USE. PUDDLES OF WATER COLLECT UNDER THE UNIT AS A RESULT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
APR 162018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGE WALLS WITH PEELING PAIN BEHIND CLEAN POTS AND PANS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.
MAR 82017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAR 8
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED LT DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. CHLORINE LEVEL WAS AT 0PPM AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT CHLORINE LEVEL IS AT 100PPM. ECO LAB TECH ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED SAID DISH MACHINE. AT THE END OF INSPECTION DISH MACHINE WAS REGISTERING 100 PPM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
MAR 82016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 8
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in kitchen prep area by exposed hand sink need re-grouting.
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