Chicago Hilton & Towers — Kitty O'sheas
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Chicago Hilton & Towers — Kitty O'sheas 10 times, with records going back to 2019. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up four 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
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DOUBLE DOOR FREEZER/COOLER NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THEWALK-IN COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 15LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 45.6F-47.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 15LBS AT $60. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Dec 18, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, IMPOSSIBLE MEAT) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F - 50F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 20 LBS $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 104F LOCATED IN HOT HOLDING AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 2 LBS $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A SMALL PORTION OF WALL BEHIND FRYER WITH BURN MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Apr 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers (salt, flour )not labeled, instructed to label.
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May 2, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 25, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE SODA DISPENSERS AT THE BAR AREA AND 2 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATED LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS ON SITE.
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Feb 3, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED SIDE REVOLVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE-INCH GAP IN THE MIDDLE AND WORN DOOR STRIPS AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT-FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Feb 13, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS IN PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD IN PREP KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Jan 15, 2019
License
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN PREP KITCHEN AREA (WARE WASHING AREAS) OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS IN PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD IN PREP KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Hilton & Towers — Kitty O'sheas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Hilton & Towers — Kitty O'sheas on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Hilton & Towers — Kitty O'sheas?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chicago Hilton & Towers — Kitty O'sheas.
Has Chicago Hilton & Towers — Kitty O'sheas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Hilton & Towers — Kitty O'sheas 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 — Kitty O'sheas 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 — Kitty O'sheas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Hilton & Towers — Kitty O'sheas is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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