Hilton O'hare/Andiamo's/Caffe Mercato
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Hilton O'hare/Andiamo's/Caffe Mercato has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 19 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Hilton O'hare/Andiamo's/Caffe Mercato is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN PREP LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LOW BOY COOLERS ON MAIN PREP LINE WITH MISSING COVERS OVER TOP PORTION OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIDS ON COOLERS.
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90
Jan 22, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, AND FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, THE BAR AND THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AT THE KITCHEN.
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Jan 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. DISH WASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-MEAT SAUCE 56.1F, CALAMARI MARINARA 48F, CHICKEN 47F, MAC & CHEESE 48.7F/50F, POTATOES 47.3F, EGG WHITE 64.3F, PASTA 54.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 32 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $98.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE KITCHEN AND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REPLACE THE HANDSOAP.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE PUT PAPER TOWELS AT THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, AND FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, THE BAR AND THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AT THE KITCHEN.
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Jun 20, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND THE BAR INCLUDING THE DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SAINTIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS WITH THE FLYING INSECTS.
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Jun 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVING LINE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 56F, SLICED TOMATOES 46.5F, CUT LETTUCE 49F, CORN BEEF 46F,CHEESE 45.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $75.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SAUSAGES AT THE HOT BUFFET SERVING LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 120.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $5, THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. NO TEMPERATURE LOG ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA OF ANDIAMO'S. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER THAT WILL BE USED FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA IN CAFFE MERCATO, NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PREP LINE OF THE RESTAURANT AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE SUPPLIED WITH PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR HANDWASHING SINK DURING INSPECITON.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND THE BAR INCLUDING THE DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SAINTIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS WITH THE FLYING INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED OPEN SEEMS ON COVING OF THE REAR STORAGE OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN CAFFE MERCATO. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Nov 6, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION (DODECYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID/LACTIC ACID) AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT TEST STRIPS MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA/BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM. (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM CENTER OF THE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS NEAR THE KITCHEN PREP/DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELF IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INTERIOR GLASS COOLER AT THE BAR AREA WITH DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH SPILLED DEBRIS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS ABOVE THE STOVE/OVENS AND ABOVE THE KETTLE UNITS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Oct 6, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 15, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN POTSINK UNDERSHELF WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT PREP SINK IN MAIN COOKING LINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT PREP SINK IN MAIN COOKING LINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN MAIN COOKING LINE AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA (BY THE DISHMACHINE).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA, IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN BETWEEN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND SOME LITTER BEHIND CAFE MERCATO PREP AREA.
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May 26, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMENS'S (LOWER LEVEL) WASHROOM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE (2) CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND WALL WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR OPENING (BETWEEN FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA) IN MECATO CAFE (BY THE LOBBY).
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Oct 29, 2019
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (REAR MAIN PREP AREA).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (REAR MAIN PREP AREA).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AND SUPPLIES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REMOVE FROM EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OR PROPERLY ENCLOSE SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/DIVIDER BETWEEN HANDSINK AND MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE SECOND FLOOR BANQUET REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN SATELLITE 2019 PREP AREA.
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Oct 22, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2279769 ISSUED ON 03-21-19. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #51 - BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES (CAFETERIA, MAIN PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #52 - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE BOX CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA IN CAFFE MERCATO. NO MILK CRATES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES ALONG THE WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT SERVICE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN CAFFE MERCATO AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AND SUPPLIES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REMOVE FROM EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OR PROPERLY ENCLOSE SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/DIVIDER BETWEEN HANDSINK AND MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HAND SINKS IN MAIN PREP AREA, COFFEE COUNTER UNDER AND AROUND COFFEE MACHINES AND BEVERAGE MACHINE IN MAIN PREP AREA, CAFFE MERCATO, BASEMENT EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA AND IN SECOND FLOOR BANQUET PREP AREA. INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER IN BANQUET PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLER/VENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT CAFFE MERCATO.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN CAFFE MERCATO REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND SOME LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN CAFFE MECATO, SECOND FLOOR BANQUET PREP/SATELLITE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING IN ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA (NEXT TO MAIN PREP AREA) BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES, AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AT EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND ELECTRICAL PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION BETWEEN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA AT CAFFE MERCATO AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (REAR MAIN PREP AREA).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE SECOND FLOOR BANQUET REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN SATELLITE 2019 PREP AREA.
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Mar 21, 2019
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HANDSINKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND MAIN BAR (MAIL LEVEL).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES (CFETERIA, MAIN PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN MAIN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE BOX CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE COFFEE MACHINES IN SECOND FLOOR BANQUET PANTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTEDTO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED STORAGE SHELVINGS IN REAR STORAGE/DIHWASHING AREA IN CAFFE MERCATO. NO MILK CRATES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL OPENING BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR BANQUET PANTRY AND OPENING WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BANQUET PANTRY COLD KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton O'hare/Andiamo's/Caffe Mercato last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton O'hare/Andiamo's/Caffe Mercato on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton O'hare/Andiamo's/Caffe Mercato?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Hilton O'hare/Andiamo's/Caffe Mercato.
Has Hilton O'hare/Andiamo's/Caffe Mercato's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton O'hare/Andiamo's/Caffe Mercato have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hilton O'hare/Andiamo's/Caffe Mercato 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 O'hare/Andiamo's/Caffe Mercato inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton O'hare/Andiamo's/Caffe Mercato is inspected around two times per year on average.
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