Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
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Public records show eight inspections at Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill stretching back to 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 25, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OUT OF 4 HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Additional hand wash sink required in the dressing/ cream portioning station. instructed to install.
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Feb 8, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.117 OBSERVED THE BAR AREA LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSING SANITIZER DURING THE INSPECTION. FACILITY WAS NOT ACTIVELY WASHING DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS PROPERLY DISPENSE SANITIZER AT SAID DISH MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED FACILITY HANGING FLY TRAPS BY THE DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO INSTALL ALL PEST TRAPS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE BEING PRESET ON CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET TABLES WITH TABLEWARE OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER'S ARRIVAL OR PROPERLY PROTECT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 5, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT 6 POUND PAN OF FOOD (CHICKEN) AT 47.9-51.4 DEGREES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP KITCHEN NEAR COOK LINE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 6 POUNDS $40.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 3-304.16 & 2-102.14(L) OBSERVED FACILITY BUFFET MISSING CLEAN PLATE SIGNAGE OR NOTIFICATION FOR CONSUMERS TO UTILIZED CLEAN PLATE WHEN RETURNING TO BUFFET FOR ADDITIONAL FOOD. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CONSUMERS ARE TO BE NOTIFIED THAT TABLEWARE IS TO BE UTILIZED WHEN THEY RETURN TO SELF SERVICE AREA AS SALAD BARS AND BUFFETS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (TOUCH POINTS AREA, REACH IN COOLER, GRILL ETC.) WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM LOCATED BEHIND THE 720 SOUTH BAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL GLASSWARE FOR 720 SOUTH BAR, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SHOULD BE SANITIZING BETWEEN 50-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 PRESET WITH GLASS WARE NOT INVERTED AND SILVER NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET TABLE OR SET TABLE UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR SET TABLE WITH GLASSWARE INVERTED AND SILVERWARE PROTECTED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE 720 SOUTH BAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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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 CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN KITTY O'SHEA'S PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR BY 720 SOUTH BAR & GRILL. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill.
Has Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill 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 — 720 South Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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