Chicago Hilton & Towers — Main Kitchen, Employees Cafeteria
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
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Public records show nine inspections at Chicago Hilton & Towers — Main Kitchen, Employees Cafeteria stretching back to 2017. Chicago Hilton & Towers — Main Kitchen, Employees Cafeteria was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food properly labeled”, which has been cited three times.
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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Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRYER CABINET NEXT TO OVEN WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT SIX CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF FISH AT 46.2F-48 AND 5LBS OF COOKED OATMEAL AT 48.4F-50F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 10LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. SUCH AS RICE, BREAD CRUMBS AND PASTA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 24, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: No variance provided for vacuum packaging that is performed on site for TCS foods that is held for more than 48hrs in walk-in cooler. machine is tagged. Instructed to discontinue such process. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Found 10 lbs of deli meat in walk-in cooler with discard date 3-17-24 and 4-1-24. instructed manager not to keep TCS for than 7 days in refrigerator. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: refer to violation #32.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled ( flour, sugar...) instructed to label.
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Feb 3, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED THE FACILITY HAS FLY TRAPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO INSTALL ALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA (BANQUET AREA). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Oct 21, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 5, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED PASTA) IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE DINING SERVING AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 90F AND ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED PASTA AND GRILLED CHEESE AT 107F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, ONLY MAINTAINING 107F DURING THE INSPECTION DUE TO THE FACILITY USING STERNOS TO MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES USING A MECHANICAL METHOD. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.115 OBSERVED TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES NOT OPERABLE FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA (RINSE TEMPERATURE AND WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGES). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, OYSTERS, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY (WHEN SERVING) AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE MAINTAINED KITCHEN AND EMPLOYEE SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Mar 5, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN PREP KITCHEN AREA 2ND & 3RD FLOOR (PASTRY NEAR OVEN AND MAIN KITCHEN SALAD/HNK STATION) OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN IN BOTH AREAS OF FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE GAUGE/ MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR, GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE NON FUNCTIONAL FOR WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR (FAUCET LEAKING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED 2 OF 7 WASHBOWLS NOT WORKING IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 12TH FLOOR. OBSERVED 1 OUT OF 6 WASHBOWLS NOT WORKING IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 13TH FLOOR. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM ON THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 14TH FL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 14TH FL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 14TH FL., UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS, WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN THE 2ND AND 3RD FL. PREP AREAS, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, WATER STAINS, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. -MUST SEAL THE OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES/CONDUITS ABOVE THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA ON THE 3RD FL AND ON THE 2ND FL VARIOUS PIPES IN THE PREP AREA. -FIX THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE REAR BY THE LARGE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: -REROUTE THE WASTE PIPES DRAINING INTO THE 1-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR 3RD FL PREP AREA TO A FLOOR DRAIN. -FIX THE LEAK ON THE LEFT FAUCET AND THE LOOSE NECK ON THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. -THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK (LOCATED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) IN THE PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE 2ND FL. EITHER WITH THE HANDLES UP IN THE ICE OR IN A SANITIZED BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Hilton & Towers — Main Kitchen, Employees Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Hilton & Towers — Main Kitchen, Employees Cafeteria on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Hilton & Towers — Main Kitchen, Employees Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicago Hilton & Towers — Main Kitchen, Employees Cafeteria.
Has Chicago Hilton & Towers — Main Kitchen, Employees Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Hilton & Towers — Main Kitchen, Employees Cafeteria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Hilton & Towers — Main Kitchen, Employees Cafeteria 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 Hilton & Towers — Main Kitchen, Employees Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Hilton & Towers — Main Kitchen, Employees Cafeteria is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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