Hilton Garden Inn Chicago — the Garden Grille

66 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601

American

Last inspected: Jun 14, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2021, Hilton Garden Inn Chicago — the Garden Grille has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jun 14, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Hilton Garden Inn Chicago — the Garden Grille on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 14, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 12, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: Missing a splash guard at dish washing area hand wash sink, too close to clean dishes. instructed to install.

Nov 15, 2022

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALMONDS AND WALNUTS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE WOK STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Nov 8, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,EGGS. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Nov 29, 2021

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN KITCHE , COAT, BAGS.. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Oct 25, 2021

License

2 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hilton Garden Inn Chicago — the Garden Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn Chicago — the Garden Grille on file is from Jun 14, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn Chicago — the Garden Grille?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn Chicago — the Garden Grille.

Has Hilton Garden Inn Chicago — the Garden Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Garden Inn Chicago — the Garden Grille have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn Chicago — the Garden Grille 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 Hilton Garden Inn Chicago — the Garden Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn Chicago — the Garden Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.

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