Hampton Inn

22 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
American
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Hampton Inn stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX RESTROOMS IN THE LOBBY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF FOOD REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE HT DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Oct 13, 2023
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER AND ON THE ICE MACHINE PANEL. OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE NOZZLES OF THE MILK DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE NOR A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE) ARE PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FOOD PREP AREA IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE NOR A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE) ARE PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FOOD PREP AREA IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POSSIBLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS THAT MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE HT DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN BY THE FOOD PREP AREA'S HAND WASHING SINK NOR IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 17, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS ( EGGS, SAUSAGE...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Aug 18, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ATTACHED TO THE CHEST FREEZER LID IN THE 5TH FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RAW WOOD AND REPAIR THE FREEZER LID.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Sep 2, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: counter next to 3-comp sink in poor repair, chipped wood, instructed to repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: chipped paint noted on wall next to 3-comp sink, instructed to install to provide a durable smooth surface.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: leaky pipe under 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Nov 25, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Oct 22, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UTENSILS ARE TOO LARGE TO FIT IN THE SMALL 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED USE UTENSILS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN SINK COMPARTMENTS FOR PREOPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OR INSTALL A LARGER SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT DETACHABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH ONE THAT COULD BE WASHED PROPERLY.
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Mar 25, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST AT INTERIOR VENT OF 2DR COOLER AT KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MILK MACHINE DISPENSERS AT THE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE BREAKFAST AREA.
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Dec 10, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEE CLOTHINGS STORED IN BOTTLED WATER STORAGE CABINETS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn on file is from Nov 20, 2024. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn.

Has Hampton Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hampton Inn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hampton 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.

How often is Hampton Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn is inspected about once every two years on average.