NOV 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROYAL SONESTA CHICAGO AND HOYT'S AMERICAN TAVERN.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
71 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 3, 2025 · passed with conditions
4 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT IN 6TH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA ON 6TH FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELF NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SAID AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM NEAR STAIRWELL AND OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT WALK IN LIQUOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR FROM LEFT SIDE BASE AND UNDERNEATH RINSE SINK NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19: OBSERVED DOOR FOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR ON FIRST FLOOR SO THAT WASHROOM DOOR IS SELF CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING.
AUG 252025PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 25
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD, FRUIT CHUNKS CONTAINING CANTALOUPE AND HONEY DEW CHUNKS(48.4F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $4 WEIGHING 4LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE, DISCLOSURE STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT IN 6TH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA ON 6TH FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELF NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SAID AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AND OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR FROM LEFT SIDE BASE AND UNDERNEATH RINSE SINK NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED DOOR FOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR ON FIRST FLOOR SO THAT WASHROOM DOOR IS SELF CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR NORTHSIDE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN FIRST FLOOR NORTHSIDE COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ON CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.
APR 222025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 22
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 42024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 4
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED MUSSELS IN THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH WIPE CLOTHS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH LINENS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE SHELVING USED FOR STORING COOKING UTENSILS AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN THE WAIT STATION, IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP IN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 232023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Missing and inaccurate refrigerators thermometer, instructed to provide good working thermometers in all coolers where TCS foods are stored in.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Kitchens pots and pans stored too close to garbage receptacle, instructed to keep away.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
peeling paint and damaged dry wall note on kitchen ceiling, Instructed to repair and maintain.
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JUL 192022PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED SUCH AS EGGS,SAUSAGE,CHICKEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PEPPER, SALT AND BREAD CRUMBS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STAORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVE RUSTY SURFACE IN THE 2 DOOR COLD HOLDING ON 39TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE DOES NOT WORK ON HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE 6TH FLOOR COFFEE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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.
JUL 122022FAILED13 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2022
FAILED
13 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PEPPER, SALT AND BREAD CRUMBS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STAORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVE RUSTY SURFACE IN THE 2 DOOR COLD HOLDING ON 39TH FLOOR. INSTRUSCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE DOES NOT WORK ON HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE 6TH FLOOR COFFEE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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 172021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT CITY PRESSURE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING TILE GROUT AT 1ST LOOR DISH WASHING AREA FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN.
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