Intercontinental Hotel Chicago — Michael Jordan's Steakhouse
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2016, Intercontinental Hotel Chicago — Michael Jordan's Steakhouse has 15 inspections in the public record. Intercontinental Hotel Chicago — Michael Jordan's Steakhouse was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Intercontinental Hotel Chicago — Michael Jordan's Steakhouse trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 48.0 F AND 51.0 F INSIDE SAUTE REACH IN COOLER- CHICKEN TENDERS, WINGS, ARUGULA SALAD, BUTTER AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 19 LBS VALUED AT $142.00.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID/UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Feb 27, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORING IN DISH ROOM ALSO REAR PREP FLOOR IS MISSING FLOOR GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT DISH AREA (80.2F), 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE BAR HAND-SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SERVER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED; AND STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM THE SALE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. 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 MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN PASTRY THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS ON COOKS LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORING IN DISH ROOM ALSO REAR PREP FLOOR IS MISSING FLOOR GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS AT BAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN DRY STORAGE VENT COVER IS MISSING, INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Peeling paint noted on kitchen's ceiling, Instructed to remove and maintain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Ice maker located in a small confined closet with poor ventilation, instructed to vent closet to prevent mold on surfaces.
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Mar 27, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Peeling paint noted on ceiling above main kitchen hand wash sink. instructed to remove.
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Feb 1, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/ HOLDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 7, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO BROKEN PREP COOLERS ON SITE NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR COOLERS OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1 OUT OF THE 2 HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS NOT TURNED ON AND IS OUT OF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRTY SILVERWARE UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER HAS POOR LIGHTING. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jan 13, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH MACHINE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE BINS STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT SELF-CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Jan 15, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE HANDWASH SINK FOR THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE POT WASH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE CREATION AND DISPOSITION DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE MJ FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELF LINER THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE MJ KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL OF THE MJ SERVICE STATION BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 23, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED PREP AREA COOKLINE HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET HANDLE GRIMEY, DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER (RIGHT SIDE FRYER). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA COOKLINE HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING AT ELBOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Feb 2, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF EMPLOYEES DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF EMPLOYEES DISHMACHINE.
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Jul 13, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND MAIN PREP DRAWER COOLER AIR TEMP AT 51.5F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE MEAT AND OTHER PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLER TEMP AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER. FOUND 32 LBS OF HEAVY CREAM SAUCE AT 51.4F STORED IN A LARGE TUB FROM A DAY BEFORE IN WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND 4 LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 58.4F AND 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 63.4F STORED IN SAID COOLER ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $175.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS TABLE AT DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON SHELVES AND WALL INSIDE MEAT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 15, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAWER COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN COOK LINE, BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS, VERY HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER APPROVAL DOCUMENTS FROM THE OFFICE OF CDPH, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). MUST CONTACT THE CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Mar 1, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE FOOD LINE TO PROTECT ANY FOOD ITEMS BEING COOKED OR PREPARED ON THE LINE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE PIPE INSULATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS TORN AND PIECES ARE HANGING OVER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OLD INSULATION OR TO PROPERLY WRAP THE INSULATION TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE DECOMPOSITION MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Intercontinental Hotel Chicago — Michael Jordan's Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Intercontinental Hotel Chicago — Michael Jordan's Steakhouse on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Intercontinental Hotel Chicago — Michael Jordan's Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Intercontinental Hotel Chicago — Michael Jordan's Steakhouse.
Has Intercontinental Hotel Chicago — Michael Jordan's Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Intercontinental Hotel Chicago — Michael Jordan's Steakhouse have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Intercontinental Hotel Chicago — Michael Jordan's Steakhouse 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 Intercontinental Hotel Chicago — Michael Jordan's Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Intercontinental Hotel Chicago — Michael Jordan's Steakhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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