Hampton Inn & Suites
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2024
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The health department has logged 16 inspections at Hampton Inn & Suites, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 28, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Oct 28, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP OVEN IN DISREPAIR OVEN DOOR SEAL HANGING, INSTRCUTED TO REAPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Oct 24, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS IN WOMANS & MENS TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT HAND SINK (72.9F) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP OVEN IN DISREPAIR OVEN DOOR SEAL HANGING, INSTRCUTED TO REAPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Feb 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIST OF WHICH EMPLOYEES ARE VACCINATED FOR COVID-19 AND WHICH ARE TESTING WEEKLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 27, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 11, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD NOT LABELED ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND A CLOTH TOWEL USED TO PLACE WET UTENSILS TO DRY, INSTRUCTED TO USE AIR DRYING METHOD.
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May 28, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED AT FOOD STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOP BUCKET STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN PANS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY
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Aug 16, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF CREAM CHEESE ON BUFFET TABLE FOR CUSTOMERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52.3F-69.F INSIDE OF LARGE JAR WITH ICE PACK AT THE BOTTOM OF JAR.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCF FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. APPROX 10 ( 2 OZ) CUPS REMOVED AND DISCARDED COST APPROX $5.00-COS.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE HAVING VIOLATION OF PRIORITY ITEMS,( COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367/ NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYSS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMAY IN LOCATION BEHIND DOOR TO PREP AREA NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER INSPECTION REPORT SUMMAR MUST BE IN A LOCATION THATS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS.
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Nov 8, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDIMENT CONTAINERS NOT COVERED AT SELF SERVICE BUFFET LINE ( SUGAR, RAISINS ..). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASY WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER FOR MILK DISPENSERS COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ( CELL PHONE ) KEPT ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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May 25, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IN THE 1ST FLOOR SUITE STORE STORAGE AREA FOUND RAW WOODEN SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ABOVE USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Sep 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT MISSING BETWEEN FLOORS TILES IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 SINK STOPPERS ARE MISSING FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS READING 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER.TURKEY SAUSAGE 106.5F,YOGURT 57.2F,DESERT (WITH MILK AND EGGS PRODUCTS)47.5F,BISCUITS 47.5F,ORANGE JUICE(WITH LABEL KEEP REFRIGERATED)50.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 160LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $214.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A THORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL COFFEE URNS ON SHELVING BY THE DISH WASHER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED COFFEE SPILLS ON FLOOR BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 25, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS OF PLASTIC FORKS, SPOON AND KNIVES STORED NOT COVERD IN STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN COVERED BAGES OR CONTAINER.
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Apr 12, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 4, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE PLUMBING. NO HOT WATER AT BOTH MALE/FEMALE BATHROOMS FOR CUSTOMERS (MIXING VALVE NOT WORKING)-MUST FIX. In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE OF THE DISHMACHINE IS IN POOR REPAIR-MUST FIX/REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING ON THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER AT FRONT OF DISHMACHINE-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Dec 6, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES AT COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT COFFEE STATION AND UNDER AND AROUND SHELF RACKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THORGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL AT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT ALSO NOTICED FOUL ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hampton Inn & Suites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn & Suites on file is from Oct 28, 2024. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn & Suites?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn & Suites.
Has Hampton Inn & Suites' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hampton Inn & Suites have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hampton Inn & Suites 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 & Suites inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn & Suites is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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