Chicago Downtown Marriott — Banquet/Ballroom
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
95
Score
Chicago Downtown Marriott — Banquet/Ballroom appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food in original container, properly labeled”, which has been cited six times.
Chicago Downtown Marriott — Banquet/Ballroom's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: COOKLINE HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 18, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HAND SINKS ON 5TH FLOOR BANQUET PREP SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING FOR DRAINING PIPE, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP IS BROKEN ON 5TH FLOOR BANQUET, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED FLOOR GRPOUT IS ALSO MISSING THROUGHOUT PREP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Feb 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean surface.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler/freezer, instructed to provide adequate lighting.
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Mar 22, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade. food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Jan 24, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUSTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL WORKING COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSULATIONS ON THE COOLING LINE IN THE WALKING COOLER NOT MAINTED/LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RE-INSULT A NEW COOLING LINE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION
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Nov 1, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BINS IN 5TH FLOOR WALK IN COOLER BEING USED TO BLANCHE POTATOES WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 6TH FLOOR COFFEE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS NEAR ELEVATOR ON 7TH FLOOR, NEAR COFFEE URNS ON 7TH FLOOR, AND IN DISH ROOM ON 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WORKING LIGHTS.
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Oct 22, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AND CONVENIENT USE FOR EMPLOYEES, IN BANQUET DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.13- OBSERVED HAND WASHING AIDS, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 7, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 (A) (A)- OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, IN DISH WASHING AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AND CONVENIENT USE FOR EMPLOYEES, IN BANQUET DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.13- OBSERVED HAND WASHING AIDS, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LIBELED ( FLOUR, SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN POTS STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Sep 27, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP IN THE FLOORING APPROX. 1 INCH WIDE WHERE THE FLOOR MEETS THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE GAP BY REPAIRING THE FLOORING AND/OR COVING IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 LIVE FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 55 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE BACK RIGHT EXTERIOR CORNER OF THE RIGHT WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE SLICER AND CAN RACK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP IN THE FLOORING APPROX. 1 INCH WIDE WHERE THE FLOOR MEETS THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE GAP BY REPAIRING THE FLOORING AND/OR COVING IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS FOR THE ICE SCOOPS.
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Nov 9, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT SIDE OF THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Nov 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO COLD WATER, DRAINING SLOWLY AND WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER, ADEQUATE DRAINING AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Jan 23, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS CONTAINING BULK FOOD ITEMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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May 13, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STAINLESS STEEL FLOOR BUCKLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS.
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May 3, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE 5TH FLOOR BANQUET KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE CEILING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STAINLESS STEEL FLOOR BUCKLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS.
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May 23, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER AND ICE MAKER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, 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: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED TOP SECTION OF WALL ABOVE LARGE COOKING POTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSUR AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE FLOOR DRAIN NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER IS POPPING OUT AT VARIOUS SECTIONS- MUST FIX. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SPRAYER FAUCETS AT DUMP SINKS MUST STAY ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL OF THESE SINKS-INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN. 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.
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Dec 1, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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 TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING. AREAS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF GROUT TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT ALL LIGHTS MUST COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT STEAM POT IN NEED OF CORRECTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Downtown Marriott — Banquet/Ballroom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Downtown Marriott — Banquet/Ballroom on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Downtown Marriott — Banquet/Ballroom?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chicago Downtown Marriott — Banquet/Ballroom.
Has Chicago Downtown Marriott — Banquet/Ballroom's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Downtown Marriott — Banquet/Ballroom have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Downtown Marriott — Banquet/Ballroom 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 Chicago Downtown Marriott — Banquet/Ballroom inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Downtown Marriott — Banquet/Ballroom is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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