Chicago Downtown Marriott — Concierge Lounge

540 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Chicago Downtown Marriott — Concierge Lounge has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2025. 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.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CRACKED WATER SPRAYING FROM SIDE, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/ INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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86
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sink at service line, found soiled pots and pans stored in hand wash sink basin. instructed manager not to use hand wash sink for other than hands washing purposes and keep accessible for staff. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees food stored with customers food at the same shelf, instructed to separate.
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Jan 24, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN TWO PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL WORKING COOLERS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSULATION IN THE COOLING COOLER DRIPPING. instructed TO RE-INSULATE OR REPAIR COOLING LINE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
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90
May 26, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #16 FROM REPORT #1960872 DATED 9/20/16 NOT CORRECTED: "OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SELF SERVICE BREAKFAST. NOTED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS PLACED OUT ON THE SELF SERVICE LINE COUNTER WHERE GUESTS SERVE THEMSELVES, WITHOUT PROPER SNEEZEGUARD: 3 LARGE BOWLS OF CUT MELON, APPROX. 6 OPEN BOWLS OF OATMEAL TOPPINGS (NUTS, SUGAR, ETC), APPROX. 4 OPEN BOWLS OF BAGEL/BREAD TOPPINGS (CREAM CHEESE, BUTTER, ETC). THESE ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPATATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE THROUGH THE USE OF PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS." MUST CORRECT. THE BUFFET LINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS ARE PROVIDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Sep 20, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SITTING OUT ON THE SELF SERVICE COUNTER AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DURING BREAKFAST SERVICE: CUT MELON, 61 DEGREES, 10 LBS, $2; SHREDDED CHEESE, 68 DEGREES, 1/2 LB, $3; MILK, 48 DEGREES, 1 LB, $2; CREAM CHEESE, 68 DEGREES, 1/2 LB, $1. THESE ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SELF SERVICE BREAKFAST. NOTED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS PLACED OUT ON THE SELF SERVICE LINE COUNTER WHERE GUESTS SERVE THEMSELVES, WITHOUT PROPER SNEEZEGUARD: 3 LARGE BOWLS OF CUT MELON, APPROX. 6 OPEN BOWLS OF OATMEAL TOPPINGS (NUTS, SUGAR, ETC), APPROX. 4 OPEN BOWLS OF BAGEL/BREAD TOPPINGS (CREAM CHEESE, BUTTER, ETC). THESE ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPATATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE THROUGH THE USE OF PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Nov 6, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 24, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SERVER STATION UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS FOUND FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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90
May 3, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. ALL SODA GUN LINES NEED TO DRAIN TO AN OPEN DRAIN SITE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Downtown Marriott — Concierge Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Downtown Marriott — Concierge Lounge on file is from Feb 18, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

Has Chicago Downtown Marriott — Concierge Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Downtown Marriott — Concierge Lounge 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 — Concierge Lounge 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 — Concierge Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Downtown Marriott — Concierge Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.