JUL 9
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT.
BEAT. 48/100
8101 W HIGGINS RD · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 9, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED A SOILED MOP BEING STORED INSIDE A MOP BUCKET IN THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE SOILED MOP HEADS INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 62023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NOV 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2-DOOR STAND UP PREP COOLER- YOGURT AT 45.3 F, CHEESE AT 45.3 F, TOPPINGS AT 45.3 F AND SILK MILK AT 45.3 F. HOWEVER FOUND SAID 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED WEIGHT-500 LBS, VALUED AT $1200.00.
JUN 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT (MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALLS AROUND PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
MAY 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WOOD CABINETS IN KITCHEN AREA AND ESPECIALLY AROUND HAND WASHING SINK
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED SMALL WATER LEAK UNDER HI TEMP DISH MACHINE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO WORKING LIGHT INSIDE REACH IN COOLER
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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FEB 82017FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2017
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures at the breakfast buffet: 1lb of cut honeydew melon at 48.8, 1lb of ham at 48.2f, 1.5lbs of cheese at 53.1f, and 1lb of hardboiled eggs at 57.9f. Operator discarded and denatured said food. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed food not protected at the breakfast buffet: observed six jars of various toppings (sugar, nuts, raisins, etc) for oatmeal uncovered and observed ice for human consumption in a large open bowl without a lid or cover. Facility removed all items during inspection. Instructed facility to adequately shield/protect all food items at all times and to maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed doors not tight fitting: observed a quarter inch gap along the bottom corners of both overhead garage doors in the garbage loading area. Also observed the customer entrance in the underground garage area to have a quarter inch gap along the entire bottom of the door. Instructed facility to repair and maintain all doors tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed the top of the kitchen cabinets to be dirty and have debris on them. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the floors in the rear storage rooms near the garbage loading area. Also observed dirt and debris on the floors in the kitchen along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
OCT 312016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED STORAGE CABINETS AROUND PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOLERS AND ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE WITH DEBRIS. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEM MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
JUL 102014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JUL 10
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MANAGER STATES THAT THE ONLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS OFF TODAY AND ALSO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PREMISES MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AND CONSPICUOUS AT ALL TIMES AND MUST HAVE ADDTIONAL CERTIFICATED FOOD MANAGERS TO COVERS ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
JUN 182014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 120 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE 180 F OR ABOVE TO SANITIZE UTENSILS. DISHMACHINE WAS NOT USED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BY ICE MACHINE (HOLE IN SHAPE OF DOOR KNOB). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLE/REPAIR WALL.
DEC 192011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 19
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not claned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light and ventilation covers in kitchen not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
DEC 62010FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2010
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REVOLVING DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. WITH 1/4 -1/2 AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, IN BETWEEN THE 2 DOORS AND ON THE RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY BY THE WHEELS OF THE COOLERS,ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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