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Marriott Marquis Chicago

2121 S PRAIRIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County

61cited violations
7serious tier
18inspections
35tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2517327
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025252
2024282
2023120
20222181
20212111
2019120
2018580
2017371

Inspections

  1. Jul 22, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jul 15, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (70F) AT EMPLOYEE CAFERTERIA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINES AT BAR AREA IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS, INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS, AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE SERVING LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Apr 17, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN MOST OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA, INCLUDING THE MINI COOLERS ON THE SELF-SERVICE BUFFET LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR, IN THE DINING AREA IN THE CENTER OF THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA AND THE BAR NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENTIONED DOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD COURT NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Apr 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE HOT WATER THE IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD COURT NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. FOUND AT 64.0F. ALSO, OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE STREET TACO PREP AREA IN THE FOOD COURT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLOSE PREP AREA UNTIL HOT WATER IS REPAIRED. MAINTENANCE WAS ON SITE AND REPAIRED MENTIONED HANDWASHING SINKS AND PREP AREA WAS ABLE TO REOPEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH REPORT #2592810, LICENSE 2517338 OF 4/15/24.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR NOT IN USE AT THE TIME, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED, PLEASE REVIEW TAG REMOVAL PROCEDURE IN COMMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS RANGING (46.0F- 49.0F) IN THE FRESH BITES PREP AREA. BOILED EGGS, PEPPERONI, VARIOUS CHEESES, VEGAN BURRITO, BEYOND VEGAN BURGER MEAT, CHICKEN, GUACAMOLE, PALENTA, NOODLES, BLT, BERRY COMPOTE, PICKLE SLAW, MASHED POTATOES, CHERRY TOMATOES, SLICED TOMATOES, PESTO MAYO, SALSA VERDE. ALSO, OBSERVED IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA EGGS AND CHEESES FOUND ON THE COUNTERTOP IN A BIN OF ICE (NOT SUBMERGED) NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURES RANGED 46.0-50.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCTS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 50LBS.$250. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRESH BITES PREP AREA AND IN THE SAUTE COOLER IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. FINAL TEMPERATURES OF UNITS WERE 48.0F AND 46.0F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN MOST OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA, INCLUDING THE MINI COOLERS ON THE SELF-SERVICE BUFFET LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR, IN THE DINING AREA IN THE CENTER OF THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA AND THE BAR NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENTIONED DOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD COURT NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Dec 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MODIFIED (ROP) PACKAGING PERFORMED IN FACILITY.NO HACCP ON SITE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR PROCEDURE PREFORMED IN FACILITY. INFORMED FACILITY OF REQUIREMENTS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. PRODUCT AND MACHINE IS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Jun 14, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED UP AND HAIR NET USED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GLOVES USED PROPERLY

      PROPER GLOVE USAGE MUST BE PERFORMED WHEN ASSEMBLING ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DARK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL LARGE CAN OPENERS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN FRONT BAR, COFFEE HOUSE AND TO DO AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE OLD FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      AIR VENTS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUST FREE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR MANGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jun 6, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING 1 GLOVE TO PREPARE CUSTOMER FOOD. WHILE PREPARING FOOD SHE TOUCHED HER HAIR WITH THE NON GLOVED HAND AND PROCEEDED TO CONTINUE PREPARING SALAD FOR GUEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT FOOD HANDLER, INSTRUCT PROPER GLOVEUSAGE AND TIE BACK LOOSE HAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-55 FRUIT FLIES LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA, COFFEE HOUSE, FOOD HALL AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED UP AND HAIR NET USED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GLOVES USED PROPERLY

      PROPER GLOVE USAGE MUST BE PERFORMED WHEN ASSEMBLING ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DARK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL LARGE CAN OPENERS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN FRONT BAR, COFFEE HOUSE AND TO DO AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE OLD FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      AIR VENTS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUST FREE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR MANGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Dec 3, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING ITEMS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

  9. Nov 26, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DUE TO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT NOT OPENING TODAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING ITEMS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-501.112 OBSERVED INADEQUATE SANITIZING HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE DISH MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION FACILITY WAS NOT SANITIZING DISHES AT SAID DISH MACHINE; THE MANAGER STATES THE FACILITY USES THE 2ND FLOOR DISH MACHINE TO WASH AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SAID 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. OFFICE NOTIFIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE BOARD MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, BEEF, HAMBURGERS) LOCATED BY THE CAFE/COFFEE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING BY THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION WRITTEN UNDER INSPECTION REPORT #2544712

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

  10. Aug 7, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE LIGHT BUILD UP/SPILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER BY DISHMACHINE IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

  11. Aug 24, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: IN THE GRAB AND GO KITCHEN FLOORS IN CORNERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BULD UP, WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND SMOKE BUILD UP, CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. FRONT COFFEE BAR THE FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF COFFEE GROUNDS. REAR PREP AREA THE SODA DISPENSORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. FRONT BAR AREA FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL COUNTERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND SPILLS. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPT# 2200774 8-10-18. OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EMPLOYEE CAFE, FRONT BAR AREA, AND COFFEE BAR AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-55 FRUIT FLIES IN THESE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 PEST CONTROL ON SITE ELIMINATING REMAINING FRUIT FLIES IN FRONT BAR AREA. FLIES MINIMIZED

  12. Aug 10, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EMPLOYEE CAFE, FRONT BAR AREA, AND COFFEE BAR AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-55 FRUIT FLIES IN THESE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: IN THE GRAB AND GO KITCHEN FLOORS IN CORNERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BULD UP, WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND SMOKE BUILD UP, CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. FRONT COFFEE BAR THE FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF COFFEE GROUNDS. REAR PREP AREA THE SODA DISPENSORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. FRONT BAR AREA FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL COUNTERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND SPILLS. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  13. Jan 23, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOLERS OF MAIN KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, FLOORS AT COOKING LINE OF SEE-THRU KITCHEN OF FOOD SPILLAGE

  14. Jan 4, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOLERS OF MAIN KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, FLOORS AT COOKING LINE OF SEE-THRU KITCHEN OF FOOD SPILLAGE.

  15. Jan 4, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOLERS OF MAIN KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, FLOORS AT COOKING LINE OF SEE-THRU KITCHEN OF FOOD SPILLAGE

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WATER DAMAGE TO CEILING IN NEED OF REPAIR. DRY WALL MUST BE CORRECTED. REPAIR

  16. Dec 11, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2078545 DATED 8/15/2017, NOT CORRECTED:(29)(35) MUST PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT TEA/COFFEE STATION IN CORRIDOR AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND FLOORS. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOLERS OF MAIN KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, FLOORS AT COOKING LINE OF SEE-THRU KITCHEN OF FOOD SPILLAGE.

  17. Aug 24, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT TEA/COFFEE STATION IN CORRIDOR AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND FLOORS.

  18. Aug 15, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      MUST PROVIDE MISSING EQUIPMENT (COFFEE MACHINES, ESPRESSO, COFFEE BREWERS) IN BASEMENT STAFF DINING AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE MISSING DISPLAY CASE IN GRAB AND GO AREA. ALL EQU.IPMENT MUST BE IN PLACE AND OPERATIONAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD AT STATIONARY HOT HOLDING STATION OF 1ST FLOOR CLEAR KITCHEN AREA. FOOD WILL BE PRESENTED BUFFET STYLE AND MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT TEA/COFFEE STATION IN CORRIDOR AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN.

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.