Chicago Downtown Marriott — Main Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
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Score
Chicago Downtown Marriott — Main Kitchen appears in inspection records 23 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING, BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THEDISH ROOM. NOTED FLOOR GROUT IS WORN DOWN THROUGHOUT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH ROOM AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO NOTED AT WALL OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, A 2X2 HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS, INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2024
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of a 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 main walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
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Mar 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towel provided at prep area hand wash sink, instructed to povide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). By the end of inspection mgr provide a roll pf paper towels.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using disposable plastic cups as a scoop for bulk food containers. instructed to use proper scoops.
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Jan 31, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( FLOUR, SUGAR.. ) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND SINK AT MAIN DISH MACHINE AREA WITH HARD TO TURN KNOBS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EASY TO USE HAND SINK TO PROMOTE HANDS WASHING.
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May 27, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Nov 1, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENERS THROUGHOUT 4TH FLOOR KITCHEN WITH RUST AND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS IN 4TH FLOOR KITCHEN NEAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Sep 18, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN. 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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Sep 7, 2018
Routine
2 major violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A) (A)-OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN MENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN. HOT WATER TEMP AT MENS REST ROOM WAS 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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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, 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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Jun 2, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: CORRECTED
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May 26, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND OVER 10 MILK AND HEAVY CREAM CONTAINER WITH OUT DATED USE BY DATE ( 4-13 TO 5-16 ) SOME FOR MORE THAN A MONTH BEYOND USE BY DATE STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO KEEP DAIRY PRODUCT BEYOND STAMPED DATE ON CONTAINER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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: INADEQUATE INSECT CONTROL, FOUND OVER 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT KITCHEN CEILING AND WALLS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WERA.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITISH RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 6, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRYOVAC MACHINE ON THE PREMISES AND 13LBS OF SLICED HAM, 6LBS OF CORNED BEEF, 4LBS OF PORK CHOPS, 10LBS OF BEEF FILET, 2LBS OF LAMB AND 9LBS OF PULLED PORK VACUUM PACKAGED BY THE FACILITY AND STORED INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT BUTCHER SHOP WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT AN APPROVED CITY OF CHICAGO HACCP PLAN TO CRYOVAC. ALL FOOD LISTED ABOVE WAS STORED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. THE CRYOVAC MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO APPROVED HACCP PLAN TO CRYOVAC. PROVIDED ALL CONTACT INFO TO SUBMIT HACCP PLAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER CUTTING ONIONS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Nov 24, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE SMALLER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jan 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON SHELVING UNDER STORED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FOUND IN CLOSET OFF OF MAIN KITCHEN. REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE CLOSET BY STORING ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF GROUND.
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May 3, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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May 23, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY, POOLING WATER DURING STOREAGE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND BETTER AIR DRYING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LOOSE SCREWS AND NUTS NOTED ON PIPES IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ANY POTENTIAL PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT OBSERVED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN POTWASHING AREA & ANY BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN & DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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 COLD WATER KNOB OF THE SILVERWARE SOAKING SINK IS NOT WORKING & THE FAUCET WASHER IS IN POOR REPAIR-MUST FIX. 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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Aug 18, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: (7-38-030)INADEQUATE PLUMBING. FOUND HEAVY WATER LEAKING UNDER/AROUND THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL SECTION OF THE POTWASHER SINKS & ANOTHER LEAK UNDER AN ELBOW PIPE OF THE SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING BY SILVERWARE SINK & OTHER DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA-MUST PROVIDE. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES IN THIS AREA ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTICED A LEAK ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A CEILING ABOVE STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN-MUST FIX & MOVE ALLSHELVES AWAY FROM THIS SITE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAIN AT THE SILVERWARE SOAKING SINK-MUST FIX. 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
3 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 AND DISCOLORED.
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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 BUILD-UP.
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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. LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Downtown Marriott — Main Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Downtown Marriott — Main Kitchen on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Downtown Marriott — Main Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chicago Downtown Marriott — Main Kitchen.
Has Chicago Downtown Marriott — Main Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Downtown Marriott — Main Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Downtown Marriott — Main Kitchen 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 — Main Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Downtown Marriott — Main Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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