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Hampton Inn Chicago-Downtown/West Loop

116 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661
American
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Hampton Inn Chicago-Downtown/West Loop stretching back to 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Hampton Inn Chicago-Downtown/West Loop on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN,MILK,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
1
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
58
78
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
90
Dec 1, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AREA AND IN THE JANITOR CLOSET LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
95
Sep 11, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
58
78
Jan 18, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, at front cold buffet line: 48.1F, 3lbs sliced fruit plate, melons and cantaloupe, at a total value of $8.00 Manager stated total weight of 3lbs at approximately value of $8.00 Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)
3
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed inventory, boxes of soda, yogurt, orange juice and butter packets stored on floor in true 1 door refrigerator, located on 5th floor beverage prep station. Instructed manager to elevate items at least 6 inches off the while in storage. Maintain at all times.
41
90
Feb 15, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Observed previous inspection report summary #1982879, dated 2/8/17, not posted in plain view of dining room or lobby of hotel. Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of all customers. Operator corrected during inspection. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).
28
95
Feb 8, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINES IN KITCHEN .MUST INSTALL.
38
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn Chicago-Downtown/West Loop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn Chicago-Downtown/West Loop on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn Chicago-Downtown/West Loop?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn Chicago-Downtown/West Loop.

Has Hampton Inn Chicago-Downtown/West Loop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hampton Inn Chicago-Downtown/West Loop have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hampton Inn Chicago-Downtown/West Loop 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 Chicago-Downtown/West Loop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn Chicago-Downtown/West Loop is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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