SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE HAMPTON SOCIAL.

EAT. 79/100

164 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 13, 2026 · passed

6 of 14 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
6 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 13
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BOTH 2ND FLOOR GLASSMACHINES NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR BOTH 2ND FLOOR GLASSMACHINES MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM-100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT HIGH TEMPERTURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

DEC 20
2024
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 23
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 11
2024
PASSED
0 violations
show all 14 inspections →
JUN 3
2024
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE VERIFIBLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD CHICKEN, BEEF, IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES: 4# CUCMBER LOBSTER SALAD IN REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 56.8F MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT WITH VALUE OF $20.00. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUE

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1ST FLOOR FRONT & REAR PREP, 2ND FLOOR BAR, DINING ROOM AND GUEST & STAFF LOCKER ROOM & RESTROOMS. FACILITY MUST MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED

AUG 31
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON A ROLLING CART @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF MILK @53.0F, 6 QTS OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM RANGING BETWEEN 51.0-63.2F, APPROIMATLEY 6.5 LBS OF BANG BANG SAUCE RANGING BETWEEN 58.1F-68.0F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL TCS ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED ALLUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR HALLWAY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food held at improper temperature, Found 24 lb thick clam chowder soup held at 58.2f in walk-in cooler, soup placed in walk-in cooler a day before, instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. soup discarded valued at $100.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Improper cooling method used in cooling down thick heavy soups, using deep large container, tightly covered. Instructed to use shallow containers, uncover or loosely covered to facilitate cooling down. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

AUG 18
2020
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

AIR CONDITION CONDENSING DRAIN LINE DRAINING IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUT DRAIN LINE A WAY FROM HAND WASH SINK

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

2ND FLOOR ICE MAKER TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK/HEADS/ BROOMS HANGER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JAN 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 2 LARGE TUBS OF CLAM CHOWDER SOUP (40 LBS) THAT WAS MADE A DAY BEFORE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP RANGING 48.4F - 64.1F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP COLD FOOD AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $160.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

IMPROPER COOLING METHOD USED TO COOL DOWN TCS FOODS, LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS USED IN COOLING DOWN HOT DENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER AND SHALLOW CONTAINER TO FACILITATE FASTER COOLING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN PREP AREA( BACK BAGS) INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

SEP 12
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes: 4-904.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE OUTSIDE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-101.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE BRICK WALL IN THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA PAINTED WITH A MATTE PAINT. MUST PAINT OVER TO PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

SEP 4
2019
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

- OBSEVRED AN ACCUMULATION OF A PINK/BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

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

- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE OUSIDE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED THE BRICK WALL IN THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA PAINTED WITH A MATTE PAINT. MUST PAINT OVER TO PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -

JUL 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

- MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

- MUST COVER THE GARNISH JARS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED THE BRICK WALL IN THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA PAINTED WITH A MATTE PAINT. MUST PAINT OVER TO PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE INTERIORS OF THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE BARS, PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

AUG 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 (B) (B)- OBSERVED RUST BUILD AND STAINS ON SHELVING UNIT UNDERNEATH 1 COMP PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE. ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 (B)- OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH 1 COMP SINK CONNECTED TO DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING MACHINE AT MAIN BAR. ALSO OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 (A)- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED DRY WALL ON SOUTH WALL OF 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-301.11- OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER AREA AND WALK IN COOLER FREEZER ON 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LIGHTING IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN STREETERVILLE