Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown-Wolf Point & Voco Chi
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
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Score
Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown-Wolf Point & Voco Chi has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115---OBSERVED LOWER LEVEL DOCK ENCLOSED GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA WITH LITTER DEBRIS ON GROUND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DOCK AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE LINE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15---OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS OF ASSORTED READY-TO-EAT PASTRIES ON DISPLAY AT THE FRONT BUFFET STATION NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC.PASTRIES IN OPEN, UNCOVERED DISHWARE. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.ALL DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $300.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS:HANDSINKS IN THE REAR MEN/WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS (WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (70.4 F-77.0F).ALSO,THE FOLLOWING OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET (NO WATER) AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND OTHER BROKEN FAUCET (NO WATER) AT HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE OPERABLE WITH WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER LEVEL DOCK ENCLOSED GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA WITH LITTER DEBRIS ON GROUND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DOCK AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (2) MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND (1) MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DISHWASHING MACHINE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED, PREPARED YOGURT DESSERTS IN DISPLAY COOLER FOR GRAB AND GO MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND ANY ALLERGEN WARNING IF NEEDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE LINE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 24, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BANQUET HALL PREP AREA(14TH FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BANQUET HALL PREP AREA(14TH FLOOR) A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN 15TH FLOOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN 15TH FLOOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUSTY CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN CAFETERIA AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALK IN COOLER CONDENSOR FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR OF CONDENSOR AND CONDENSOR LINES IN WALK IN FREEZER IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM REAR OF CONDENSOR AND CONDENSOR LINES AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD ,OATMEAL, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 117.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $20 WEIGHING 3LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO SOAP AT RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN DINNER COOKLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH SOAP. CORRECTED ON SITE SOAP PROVIDED FOR SAID HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS NOT DISPENSING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FACILITY. OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE BATTERIES IN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER REPLACED PAPER TOWELS DISPENSING PROPERLY AFTER BATTERIES REPLACED. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WORKING PROPERLY FOR SAID HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL BE INFORMED IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/17/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN 15TH FLOOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN 15TH FLOOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN CAFETERIA AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALK IN COOLER CONDENSOR FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR OF CONDENSOR AND CONDENSOR LINES IN WALK IN FREEZER IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM REAR OF CONDENSOR AND CONDENSOR LINES AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 4, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 60.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. EMPLOYEES MUST USE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. A 2-DAY NOTICE WAS GIVEN TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #10. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030C. CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATRE INDICATORS ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACES TEMPERATURES OF UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED IN THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATON AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE COTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAK UDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 20, 2022
License
5 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: sink stoppers not holding water at compartment. instructed to repair
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Unable to locate the backflow prevention devices for ice makers, instructed to install in a clean view.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: drip pan in walk-in cooler not draining properly. instructed to repair.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: missing grout at kitchen floor tiles, instructed to repair.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: inoperable vents at employees toilet rooms, instructed to repair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown-Wolf Point & Voco Chi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown-Wolf Point & Voco Chi on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown-Wolf Point & Voco Chi?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown-Wolf Point & Voco Chi.
Has Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown-Wolf Point & Voco Chi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown-Wolf Point & Voco Chi have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown-Wolf Point & Voco Chi 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 Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown-Wolf Point & Voco Chi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown-Wolf Point & Voco Chi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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