Blackstone Hotel — Blackstone Market/Mercat
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
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Score
Blackstone Hotel — Blackstone Market/Mercat appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DRAWER OF REACH IN COOLER ACCROSS FROM STOVE IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAK AT SHUTOFF VALVE UNDER HANDSINK ACROSS FROM STOVE IN RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN TILE BY 2ND FLOOR ELEVATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH MACHINES. MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE FROM BUILD UP.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OUT OF 8 DUMPSTERS WITHOUT LIDS AND WERE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 13, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH MACHINES. MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE FROM BUILD UP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN 3RD FLOOR PREP KITCHEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING OF BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE DARK SPOTS AND DEEP CUTS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEVERAGE DISPENSOR MACHINE IN MAIN RESTAURANT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPALACING WHERE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN MAIN RESTAURANT REAR PREP, FRONT PREP AND MAIN BAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT WALL BASES AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS AT DISH AREAS, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN MAIN RESTAURANT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 27, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 20, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, AND ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS LOCATED AT THE DRINK PREP AREA OF THE 2ND FLOOR MERCAT RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED TWO OUT OF FOUR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITHOUT LIDS TO PROPERLY CLOSE THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS THAT PROPERLY CLOSE AND ARE TIGHT FITTING FOR THE TWO SAID GARBAGE DUMPSTER OR REMOVE THE TWO SAID GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND ONLY UTILIZE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Mar 2, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON AT ONE OF FOUR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 23, 2023
Routine
7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH ONLINE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH ONLINE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). MANAGER PROVIDED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH ONLINE MENU DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 3-502.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY USING A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD FOR TCS FOODS (BEEF, FISH) WITHOUT A HAACP PLAN NOR A VARIANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF TCS FOODS AND CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN REGARD TO SPECIAL PROCESSES. TCS FOODS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: 8-103.11 OBSERVED NO HAACP PLAN ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAACP PLAN OR OBTAIN A VARIANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #29.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED SOME OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITHOUT LIDS AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (CONSTRUCTION CLUTTER) OVERFLOWING THE DUMPSTERS AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND PROVIDE ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRESET WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION OF TABLEWARE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL GLASSWARE, PLATES ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES AS WELL AS THE PLATING SECTION OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE SHELVES (TO GO CONTAINERS, PLATES, GLASSWARE AND UTENSILS), AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR ALL SILVERWARE ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES AND BY THE FOOD PREP AREA SERVING STATION OR DO NOT PRESET CUSTOMER DINING TABLES OR SET CUSTOMER DINING TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON AT ONE OF FOUR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jun 8, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL TCS ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, LAMB, CAVIAR) INSTRUCTED TO ADD A DISCLOSURE (ASTERIK) AND FOOT NOTE SUCH AS, COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW FOR ITEMS. MANAGER ADDED THE DISCLOSURE AND FOOT NOTE VIA ELECTRONIC MENUS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED GLASSWARE AND PLATES NOT INVERTED AND STORED IN THE RESTAURANT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL GLASSWARE AND TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT FUNCTIONING AT ONE OF FOUR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Aug 14, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 3-502.12(A, B:3, C:1:b-d, E:1) FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, ETC IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT AND FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 2-203.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND SINK IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA DRY STORAGE PREP ROOM AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL HAND SINK CONNECTED TO CITY HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,DICE TOMATO,CHICKEN,FISH,BEANS, SHRIMP, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED 2ND FLOOR REFRIGERATOR COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ON 3RD FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING 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. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Aug 7, 2019
Routine
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINES LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR RESTAURANT BAR WARE WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAG REMAINS ON MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, ETC IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT AND FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE ON 3RD FLOOR, HOT WATER SANITIZING AT 142 DEGREES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN WARE WASHING REQUIREMENTS. TAG UNIT PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN REACH IN COOLERS ON 2ND FLOOR RESTAURANT COOK LINE AREA. 2 SMALL PANS OF SLICE TOMATO, MEDIUM PAN OF CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 52 DEGREES F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN FOOD COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT MEETING FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER PREPPED READY TO EAT STRAWBERRIES FOR DESERT WITH BARE HANDS IN DESERT PREP AREA ON 3RD FLOOR OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE NO BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD REQUIREMENTS; FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 40 PLUS SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA ON 3RD & 2ND FLOOR/ , 50 PLUS SMALL FLIES IN 2ND FLOOR BAR,REAR PREP, 4 FLOOR PREP, HALL WAY AND 30 PLUS FLIES 2ND FLOOR UTILITY SINK AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE ON 2ND & 3RD FLOOR NOT MEET WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 160 DEGREES F, WASH SOLUTION AT 107-142 DEGREES F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE WASH SOLUTION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MEET AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED .
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.115 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING WARE WASHING REQUIREMENTS; NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE INTERNAL SURFACE OF DISH. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS, OBTAIN MEASURING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND SINK IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA DRY STORAGE PREP ROOM AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL HAND SINK CONNECTED TO CITY HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS; NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN 3 OF(4) PREP AREA HAND SINK ON 3RD FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) ARE REQUIRED AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,DICE TOMATO,CHICKEN,FISH,BEANS, SHRIMP, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED 2ND FLOOR REFRIGERATOR COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ON 3RD FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING 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. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN SHRIMP IN TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WARE WASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. GAUGE FOR WARE WASHING MACHINE IN DISREPAIR NOT WORKING FOR MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR PREP WARE WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS THRU OUT ALL OF THE FOOD PREP AND BAR AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 5, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2018
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (LAMB, BEEF, CHICKEN) BEING REDUCED OXYGEN VACUUMED PACKAGED BY THE FACILITY WITHOUT A VARIANCE APPROVAL FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE REDUCED OXYGEN VACUUM PACKAGING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AND TO CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO INQUIRE ON THE PROCEDURE FOR A VARIANCE FOR REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU OUT THE FACILITY LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BLACKSTONE MARKET FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 50 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILINGS OF THE 3RD FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE 4TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, AND ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED MISSING DUMPSTER LIDS ON TWO OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS, OVER FLOWING GARBAGE, AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS, NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVER FLOW AND REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE FROM THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRE-SET WITH GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED AND SILVERWARE NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRE-SET TABLES OR SET TABLES WITH THE GLASSWARE INVERTED AND THE SILVERWARE PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE SODA GUNS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR RESTAURANT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS THRU OUT ALL OF THE FOOD PREP AND BAR AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE 4TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR (BLACKSTONE MARKET) FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blackstone Hotel — Blackstone Market/Mercat last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blackstone Hotel — Blackstone Market/Mercat on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blackstone Hotel — Blackstone Market/Mercat?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Blackstone Hotel — Blackstone Market/Mercat.
Has Blackstone Hotel — Blackstone Market/Mercat's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Blackstone Hotel — Blackstone Market/Mercat have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blackstone Hotel — Blackstone Market/Mercat means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Blackstone Hotel — Blackstone Market/Mercat inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blackstone Hotel — Blackstone Market/Mercat is inspected around two times per year on average.
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