AUG 1
2025
PASS · 0 violations
THE WESTIN MICHIGAN AVENUE.
Chicago Health Dept
909 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).
21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
VIOLATIONS
69
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 23
2025
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 11 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT BANQUET KITCHEN INCLUDING: IN DISH AREA, IN PREP AREA, AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH REPORT #2621154 DATED JULY 23 2025
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
MAY 13
2024
PASS 3 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE PREP COOLER(EMPLOYEES CAFE).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE AIR VENT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE TO REMOVE DUST IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 18
2023
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Paper towel dispenser at bar hand wash sink not easily used, paper hard to pull out, instructed to provide easy-to-use dispenser.
OCT 3
2022
PASS 1 violation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain
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SEP 29
2022
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hot running water at employees restroom hand wash sinks, only reached 84f max temp after 3 min of running faucets instructed manager to provide a minimum of 100f water temp to all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
FEB 7
2020
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE HANDWASH SINK FOR THE ROOM SERVICE COLD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FAR LEFT WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COLD/HOT HOLD UNITS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE/AROUND THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FEB 20
2018
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES CRACKED/IN POOR REPAIR AT TRAY MACHINE WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
OCT 23
2017
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED (WHITE POWDER) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MAIN KITCHEN WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT FLY TRAPS INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
JUL 14
2017
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS NOTED IN STARBUCKS HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE HAND WASH SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HAND WASH SINK IN DISH MACHINE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. THE NEAREST HAND WASH SINK IS ABOUT 70 FT AWAY.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER IN EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
DEC 22
2016
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON RIGHT OF DOOR TO STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER AND BROKEN GASKET TO SAME COOLER AT COOK LINE AREA.
DEC 15
2016
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS, AND EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON RIGHT OF DOOR TO STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER AND BROKEN GASKET TO SAME COOLER AT COOK LINE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT ON FLOORS IN DISHMACHINE ROOM AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE PEELING DEBRIS ON UPPER WALL NEAR THE POT/PAN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ALSO,SEAL OPENING ON WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 11
2016
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FROST BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSER AND WALLS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LIME BUILDUP ON THE POT/PAN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND ON THE TABLE NEXT TO MACHINE AND FLOOR BELOW.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE CHUTE ON THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA TO REMOVE GREEN SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER (STEWARD COOLER).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH PAINT CHIPS HANGING OVER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS. MUST SAND OFF THE OLD PAINT AND RESURFACE THE BASEMENT CEILING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A DISCHARGE LINE DISCHARGING INTO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DISHCHARGE LINE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
OCT 16
2015
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS, UNDER COOK LINES, UNDER SINKS,UNDER STORAGE RACKS , ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
AUG 25
2014
PASS 3 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH POURED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER HOODS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASIN DRAIN PLUG NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
SEP 17
2013
PASS 5 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTIANERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND GRILL AREAS NOT CLEAN AT CAFETERIA.(EXCESSIVE GREASE)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND BURNT/UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. (2ND FLOOR)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND BROKEN FAUCET HANDLES AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN.
OCT 12
2012
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON COOLING UNITS OF WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER HOUSING AND LARGE CAN OPENER BLADE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLBASE IN DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT NOTED IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF STORAGE ROOM AT THE DOCK RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A HOSE ATTACHED TO A FAUCET AT THE DISH WASHING AREA WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
DEC 12
2011
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CABINET UNDER PREP SINK & DRIP PANS OF COFFEE/JUICE MACHINES MUST BE KEPT CLEANED-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE SCRAPED/REMOVED, TO MAKE THE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
FEB 17
2011
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, LEVER BEHIND ICE CHUTE OF SODA DISPENSER, CABINET UNDER TOASTER/MICROWAVE UNITS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS/CLUTTER. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AROUND CORNERS OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUSTY COMPRESSORS & CONDENSERS OF COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
FEB 24
2010
PASS 3 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST ADD MORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO BE ABLE TO SWITCH OUT THROUGH-OUT THE DAY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN REACH-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.
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. FLOORS IN THE COFFEE CART IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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