Hyatt Place Chicago South
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
61
Score
The Hyatt Place Chicago South, located at 5225 S Harper Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 25, 2026, resulting in a score of 61. This inspection identified three critical violations and one minor violation, including issues with food-contact surfaces, cold holding temperatures, cooling methods, and temperature control equipment. Across 21 recorded inspections, the facility has historically maintained a mostly low-risk status.
21
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 14, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 30, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Mar 16, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
May 21, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Sep 13, 2018
Routine
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
50
Oct 20, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 17, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 20, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 1, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 29, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Sep 4, 2015
Consultation
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 25, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
58
Aug 11, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 11, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 3, 2013
License
9 minor violations.
64
Jun 7, 2013
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
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.
16
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT BUFFET COOLER. IMPROPER: VARIOUS MILK VARIETIES (2%, CHOCOLATE, AND SKIM) 50.0 F TO 55.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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