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Fairfield Inn

216 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

Fairfield Inn appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2014. Fairfield Inn was last inspected on Apr 30, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Fairfield Inn since Apr 30, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISHWASHER UTILIZING CHOLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OVER 200 PPM, EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION LEVEL FOR CHOLORINE SANITIZER TO USE ON A FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, YOGURT, PORK SAUSAGE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE UNDERCOUNTER IN WATER HEATER STORAGE IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND MAINTAIN AREA
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74
Oct 6, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, machine was being used during inspection. 0ppm obtained on CL test strips. priority violation 7-38-025. machine is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/ procedure on site. Instructed to obtain.
5
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: No employees health policy on site, instructed to obtain.
3
74
Jul 24, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A TORN GASKET AT THE SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP AT THE ICE CHUTE IN THE ICE MACHINES LOCATED LOCATED ON THE 4TH AND 5TH FLOORS.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING WALLBASE/COVING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING THERMOMETER AT THE SMALL ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Nov 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP WHERE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE LOCATED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Oct 21, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNAPPROVED FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fairfield Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fairfield Inn on file is from Apr 30, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fairfield Inn?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fairfield Inn.

Has Fairfield Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fairfield Inn have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fairfield Inn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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