Crystal Ballroom/plaza Ballroom
151 E WACKER DR, Chicago, IL 60601 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1925
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 26, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND WASHING SNK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD AND LIQUID SPILLS ON FLOOR NEAR COFFEE MACHINES AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 14, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED COFFEE RESIDUE LEFT IN THE COFFEE BREWING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RESIDUE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BETWEEN USES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. A LINGERING SMELL OF CIGARETTE SMOKE WAS ALSO NOTED WITHIN THE WASHROOM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED AND MADE AWARE TO CLOSELY MONITOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND COFFEE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 1, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BROWN SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP PANEL, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED COFFEE RESIDUE LEFT IN THE COFFEE BREWING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RESIDUE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BETWEEN USES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. A LINGERING SMELL OF CIGARETTE SMOKE WAS ALSO NOTED WITHIN THE WASHROOM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED AND MADE AWARE TO CLOSELY MONITOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND COFFEE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 18, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in Ballroom areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
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May 28, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR WARPED DOOR THRESHOLD AND WARPED DOOR SWEEP AT THE ENTRANCE SIDE DOOR AND MIDDLE REVOLVING DOOR. ABOVE STATED DOORS ARE RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 10, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 23, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 30, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 21, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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 AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN TILES TRAPPING WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.