AUG 1
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE WESTIN MICHIGAN AVENUE.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
909 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 1, 2025 · passed
16 of 19 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
16 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 232025FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2025
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE AT STARBUCKS USE HAND WASHING SINK TO CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHINGS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED CHEESE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 15 POUNDS OF CHEESE (INCLUDING SHREDDED CHEESE) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN STARBUCKS PREP AREA, IN BANQUET KITCHEN MENTIONED IN REPORT #2621144 AND IN BAR/ DINING ROOM MENTION IN REPORT # 2621140 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS ARE SERVICED. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 132024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF ON THE PREP COOLER.(EMPLOYEE CAFE).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE AIR VENT COVER VERY DUSTY ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY MUST PROVIDE HER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 182023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 18
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Heavy dust build-up noted on ceiling vent at Starbucks coffee station 1st floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.
SEP 292022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inoperable thermometer in dairy cooler, instructed to provide good working ones.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
incomplete labels of parfait packaged cups at grab and go cooler, instructed to proper labeling for packaged TCS foods, ie.
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DEC 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED TO REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INOPEROALE HAND WASH SINK AT MAIN DISH WASHING AREA, FAUCET CONNECTION LINES TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) BY THE END OF INSPECTION ENGINEER ON SITE INSTALLED A NEW FAUCET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
FEB 72020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 7
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PEELING PAINT NOTED NEXT TO OPEN GRILL SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED UTENSILS/CLEANING UTENSILS FOR THE FRYER HELD INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION, AND AWAY FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER CABINET. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOK LIKE EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FEB 202018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 20
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
COFFEE STATION REACH IN 1-DOOR MILK COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
OCT 232017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 23
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
DEC 152016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 15
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE TOASTER STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALL SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 112016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED A HANDLED SCOOP LYING IN THE ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE TO DISCOLORATION BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 162015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN PREP COUNTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
OCT 112013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN AT FRONT OF PREMISES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
OCT 122012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 12
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF ICE CUBES.
DEC 122011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON THE INNER, TOP PORTION OF THE WALK-IN FREZZER DOOR FRAME, MUST BE ADDRESSED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: DIPPER WELL AT ROOM SERVICE AREA; CAN OPENERS & BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, CURTAINS OF THE DISHMACHINE AT MAIN KTCHEN-DUE TO DEBRIS/DIRT/GREASE OR LIME BUILD-UP. 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 UNDER DISHMACHINE, AROUND CORNERS OF THE DISHROOM, UNDER & AROUND FRYERS (IN MAIN KTCHEN), NEED CLEANING-DUE TO GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN-MUST REPLACE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
FEB 172011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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 STORE CLEAN PLATES UPSIDE DOWN OR COVER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSERS OF WALK-IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN & BASEMENT.
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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY ELEVATOR AREA AT THE REAR COFFEE STATION/KITCHEN, & CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE "WELLINGTON" W.I.C.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ANY PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED; DUSTY COMPRESSORS/CONSENSER FANS OF MOST COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP PREP SINK IN MAIN KTCHEN.
FEB 242010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED MUST ADD.
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. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING BOXES IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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 THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN IN NEEDNOF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN THE DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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