Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma, the earliest from 2018. The most recent report on file is from Sep 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 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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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM REACH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 72 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CREAM CHEESE STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 62 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 6 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE($15). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSIL TAKEN OUT OF HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ONLY MEASURE WATER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR WHICH TAKES SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSIL PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DUMPING COFFEE INTO HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. HAND WASHING SHALL BE USED FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES NOT TO USE HAND WASHING SINK TO DUMP COFFEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 29, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 18, 2024
Complaint
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, MILK, PORK SAUSAGE) HAS BEEN 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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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINES LOCATED: 2ND FLOOR PREP, 3RD FLOOR WITH A BUILD-UP OF EXCESSIVE BLACK & AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 10 MICE DROPPING ON FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, 5 DEAD ROACHES IN DISHROOM, IN DINING ROOM AND THE BASEMENT ENCLOSED TRASH AREA OVER 30 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, AND CONTAINERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST ALSO ELIMINATE THE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM AND PEST CONTROL UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT# 2582909 CONDUCTED ON 10/05/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55) 6-501.13: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ON STORAGE ROOM FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP IN REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 5, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH WALL BASE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ON STORAGE ROOM FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN PRDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
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Mar 9, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees personal items(medication)stored in food prep area, employees clothing stored at food storage shelf. instructed to to keep all away from food prep areas.
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Feb 23, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Nov 13, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE EGGS ARE BEING SERVED. MUST PROVIDE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, SERVED, OR HANDLED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE GUEST TOILET ROOMS' AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE CEILING EXHAUST VENTILATION BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO LIDS ON THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE INDOOR TRASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR, WALL, AND PIPE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK'S GREASE TRAP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Oct 30, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11- OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE KNIVES/FORK, ETC. STORED IN LARGE UTENSIL CADDIE CONTAINER AT SELF SERVICE BUFFET STATION COUNTER AT HOMEWOOD SUITES SIDE, WITH HANDLES AND LIP SURFACE NOT PROTECTED AND ON SIDE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma.
Has Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma 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 Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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