Hampton Inn Chicago/ Loyola Station
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Hampton Inn Chicago/ Loyola Station has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2016. Hampton Inn Chicago/ Loyola Station was last inspected on Feb 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA AT 40.8F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 48.2F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 60.3F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 62.6F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 60.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. AT 11:10AM HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, TEMPERATURE OVER 110F.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED 4 YOGURTS STORED ON TOP CUSTOMER'S SELF SERVING TABLE AT TEMP OF 50F AND 60F. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOOD AT TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: **PF** Responsibility -- Assignment THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD WERE HANDLED AND SERVED (SCRAMBLED EGGS, POTATOES, ETC). AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS FOR THE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED POTATOES IN BAGS ON THE DRYING RACK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEING HELD FOR HOT SERVICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 103.4. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT 135F OR GREATER OR COLD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ABOVE THE DIRTY WASH BIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING/CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.----DIRTY, BLACKENED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AND PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS FOR THE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Dec 10, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SANITIZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 7, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 30, 2018
Routine
5 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 50 FLIES IN VARIOUS LIFE STAGES PRESENT IN GARBAGE ROOM AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED INCLUDING EGGS AND SAUSAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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May 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED IN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT DRAIN CATCH DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CHUTE WITH MINERAL DEPOSIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED IN KITCHEN DUST ON CEILING VENT AND VENT SCREENS ON ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN VENTS MENTIONED AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Oct 18, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hampton Inn Chicago/ Loyola Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn Chicago/ Loyola Station on file is from Feb 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn Chicago/ Loyola Station?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn Chicago/ Loyola Station.
Has Hampton Inn Chicago/ Loyola Station's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hampton Inn Chicago/ Loyola Station have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hampton Inn Chicago/ Loyola Station 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/ Loyola Station inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn Chicago/ Loyola Station is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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