Chicago Marriott O'hare Hotel — Main Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Chicago Marriott O'hare Hotel — Main Kitchen 15 times, with records going back to 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Chicago Marriott O'hare Hotel — Main Kitchen's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN 11TH FLOOR CONCIERGE LOUNGE AND 3RD FLOOR MEETING ROOMS DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINGAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT LOBBY BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND PUT INTO SERVICE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF DOOR TO MAIN WALK-IN COOLER AND ON 2 DOOR "LOW BOY" COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE AND LOW WATER PRESSURE IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE TO DRAIN WATER PURIFIER DRAINING INTO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE HOSE SO THAT IT DOES NOT DRAIN INTO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN CLOSET USED TO STORE "BAG IN A BOX" SOFT DRINK SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON LIGHT SHIELDS OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Apr 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN 11TH FLOOR "CONCIERGE LOUNGE" AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY UTENSILES AND COOKWARE BEING PLACED INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN A FREE AND ACCESIBLE MANNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN FEMALE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sep 25, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE ROOM FLOOR DRAIN IS DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AND DISHWASH AREA SHELF TOPS/LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES, BAR TABLE TOP/DRAINS, INTERIOR OF PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA SINKS AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA CABINETS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE ROOM FLOOR DRAIN IS DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Nov 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN FISH AND BEEF ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DIPPER WELL SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE.
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Jun 28, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE (3) CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINSTORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILDUP INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED SYRUP BUILD-UP INSIDE SODA SYRUP ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL SHELVES WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 11, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA MACHINE WITHOUT A BACKFLOW DEVICE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SODA MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING PANEL MISSING OVER DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL CEILING PANEL OVER DISH MACHINE
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Aug 12, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE AND COOKED SHORT RIBS)IS HIGHER THAN 41 F STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCTS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED .(PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS 82 F - 85 F ON ALL KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAN AND LADY'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR BY BAR.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BODY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT THAT DOESN'T HAVE PROPER SANITIZER AND MOP HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING LINE ROOM WHERE FOOD IS PACKED FOR PATIENTS. 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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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCTS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SEE COMMENTS . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR AND TOP OF DISH MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS AND WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND WALLS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Dec 17, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK BAR AREA.HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF HAND CLEANING LIQUID AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED. - COS
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK BAR AREA.EACH HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL,DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR A HEATED-AIR HAND DRYING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED, PLEASE NOTE:SEE ABOVE VIOLATION. - COS
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS (PASTAS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATED THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED, WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINKS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATION UNIT BENEATH THE GRILL/COOK LINE IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LABELS FOR STORED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN BAKING FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOCK DOOR NOT PROTECTED WITH GAP AT LEFT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST WEATHERSTRIP TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES,FORKS IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA STORED UPWARDS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CLEAN MULTI-USE KNIVES,FORKS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTS ON SHELVINGS IN DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER AND COOLER#12 IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,LOWER SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ALL ICE MACHINES AND COFFEE AND ICE TEA STATIONS IN MAIN KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT RIGHT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MAIN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORING BROOMS ON TOP OF STORAGE RACKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATIONS OF PEELING DEBRIS ON SECTION OF CEILING OVER STORAGE RACKS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Oct 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE LEFT SIDE PREP AREA ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA BAKERY AREA, FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AT STARBUCKS AREA. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Jul 11, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed gaps along wall where walls and floors meet in the dairy/produce walk in cooler (under paper milk carton shelf). Instructed facility to seal any and all gaps and to maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the floor drain under the dish washing area handsink to be slow draining (multiple hoses drain into said floor drain). Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jul 3, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed food not protected: at the buffet self service station found french toast, pastries, and syrup without adequate shields or barriers. Operator removed said foods at time of inspection. Instructed facility that all food is to be adequately protected/shielded at all times and to maintain. Serious violation 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: Observed pest activity on site: found 10 live roaches under the soda dispenser/ice bin in the restaurant kitchen directly adjacent to the server station. Also found 5 small flies near the main dishwasher and 20 small flies at the bar (on the ceiling and around the far end). Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Observed grease trap not maintained: when water is released from three compartment sink waste water seeps/leaks out of adjacent in-floor grease trap and access point. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so water can be released without leaking or backing up. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the cabinet under the soda dispenser/ice bin in the restaurant kitchen directly adjacent to the server station to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout- under and around heavy equipment and along wall bases. Instructed facility to routinely clean and maintain. Observed water on floor under the soda dispenser/ice bin in the restaurant kitchen directly adjacent to the server station. Instructed facility to keep dry and maintain. Observed gaps along wall where walls and floors meet in the dairy/produce walk in cooler (under paper milk carton shelf). Instructed facility to seal any and all gaps and to maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the meat walk in cooler (off the banquet kitchen) to have dust accumulation on the condenser fan guards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the floor drain under the dish washing area handsink to be slow draining (multiple hoses drain into said floor drain). Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a wall pipe below the one compartment sink (adjacent to a 2 compartment sink) in the banquet kitchen to have a small leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Nov 17, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TWO COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE 6 DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT 46.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED PULLED PORK AT 53.4F. TALL 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE BUFFET HALLWAY FOUND AT 50.8F WITH YOGURT AT 46.6.BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PULLED PORK AT 53.4F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.7F, CHEESE AT 53.1F, MASHED POTATOES AT 63.7F. IN THE 4 DOOR COOLER: COTTAGE CHEESE AT 45.9F, YOGURT AT 46.6F, EGGS AT 46.4F, CUT FRUIT AT 46.7F. ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS DISCARDED TO BE 270 LBS. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $730.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. FOOD HANDLER NOTED CUTTING AND PREPARING READY TO EAT LETTUCE FOR SALAD WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS IMPROPERLY USING GLOVES. NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER GLOVE USE AND NOT CHANGING THE GLOVES DURING CHANGES IN DUTIES AND LEAVING/ENTERING FOOD PREP AREAS, WALK-IN COOLERS, DISH AREAS. REVIEWED BARE HAND CONTACT RULE AND PROPER USE OF GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE GLASSES WHERE BEING WASHED. OBSERVED 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL CYCLE ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER TO 100 PPM AND CDPH NOTIFIED FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6-25-15 REPORT #1559578 NOT CORRECTED. #45-: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. CERTIFICATES MUST BE MAINTAINED ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE BIN HOLDER OF THE MACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN HALLWAY (RIGHT) NOT CLEAN. DIRTY WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER DIRTY. PLASTIC ICE SHOOT DISPENSER AT THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA DIRTY. UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FOOD LINE OF THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BANQUET KITCHEN FLOOR UNDER THE REAR COOKING KETTLE IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND CRACKED AND CHIPPING WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE LINE AT THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH MACHINE ROOM WHERE DIRTY DISHES ARE HANDLED BY EMPLOYEE THEN CLEAN DISHES HANDLED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 25, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FILTER ON EXHAUST HOOD IN CAFETERIA, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, AND CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST ALSO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM, REPLACE BROKEN TILE IN SYRUP ROOM AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION AND LIGHT COVERS IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN. COVING AND TILE IN COOKING AREA, SYRUP ROOM AND DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTIANED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN COVING TILE IN DISHWASHING AREA AND COOKING AREA CORNER WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE WATER OBSERVED INSIDE REACH-IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE. OVERHEAD LINE GOING INTO EXPOSE DHANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINE FRON DRAIN AND REROUTE TO BOTTOM DRAINLINE. BACKFLOW PREVENT NOT INSTALLED ON COFFE MACHINE IN PREP AND CATERING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON BOTH UNITS. DRAINLINE AT BOTTON OF 2 COMPARTMENT LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Marriott O'hare Hotel — Main Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Marriott O'hare Hotel — Main Kitchen on file is from Mar 4, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Marriott O'hare Hotel — Main Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Chicago Marriott O'hare Hotel — Main Kitchen.
Has Chicago Marriott O'hare Hotel — Main Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Marriott O'hare Hotel — Main Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicago Marriott O'hare Hotel — Main Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chicago Marriott O'hare Hotel — Main Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Marriott O'hare Hotel — Main Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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