Ivy Hotel

233 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2019, Ivy Hotel has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Ivy Hotel is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 20, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2618839 DATED JUNE 9 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #48 SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 9, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2596674 DATED JUNE 21 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #55 CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH AREA AND TO #56 CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH AREA; OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL.TCS FOODS ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER DRAINS IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH ICE AND UTENSILS DUMPED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE ANY RUSTED SHELVING RACKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SPRAYING FROM FROM SIDE OF FAUCET HEAD WHEN WATER IS RUN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 21, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK (1st COMPARTMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS DIRTY AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS AND WALLS BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Oct 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING SAUSAGES, HAM, EGGS, MILK, SLICED TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL SHELVING UNITS, WIRED RACKS STORED ON ROLLING CARTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA USED TO SEASONINGS, KITCHENWARE, FLOURS, NUTS ETC, WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE FOR CFM ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN @ 45.6F, COOKED STEAK @48.6, GALLON ON MILK @49.1F, SLICED HAM @52.3F,4 LBS SHRIMP @ 52.4F, 3LBS COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS @55.8F. ALL SAID FOODS WERE STORED IN 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED, INSTRUCTED PIC TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD ITEMS VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERNAL panel/lid WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINES IN PREP ARE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE ICE BIN IN CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL SHELVING UNITS, WIRED RACKS STORED ON ROLLING CARTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA USED TO SEASONINGS, KITCHENWARE, FLOURS, NUTS ETC, WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS STORED, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING NEAR STORAGE/WIC/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE FOR CFM ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Oct 18, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Rusted shelves noted in walk-in cooler, instructed to remove.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: food debris and grease accumulation noted behind cook line, instructed to clean and maintain.
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May 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABEL ON ALL BULK ITEMS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) IN LARGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVE SMALL GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE ALL OPENING TIGHTFITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPARI AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED PAINT/CEILING AROUND PIPE IN LIQOUR ROOM AT ROOFTOP TERRACE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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May 17, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. FOUND BLOCK OF HAM @ 46.1F; CHICKEN @ 47.8; DICED TOMATOES @ 47.6; EGGS @ 47.6F; AND SAUSAGE @ 48.9F. MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES IN REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 0PPM OF SANITIZER AVAILABLE INSIDE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (IN USE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE MEANS TO SANITIZE IN DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2286182, DATED 5/2/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #44 OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS AND DISHED STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE SHELF. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND DISHES DURING STORAGE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. #47 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER BY THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELF LINER THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #49 OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. #53 - MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. #55 - OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ENCRUSTED TO THE 1ST FLOOR BAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (CHICKEN, EGGS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO MEASURE LEVEL OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPARI AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABEL ON ALL BULK ITEMS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) IN LARGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVE SMALL GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE ALL OPENING TIGHTFITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED PAINT/CEILING AROUND PIPE IN LIQOUR ROOM AT ROOFTOP TERRACE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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May 2, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 1/2# HAM (57.8F), 1# SAUSAGE (46.4F), 3# EGGS (56.7F), 1/4# CUT TOMATOES (57.6F). FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOODS THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. SEE REPORT# 2286147 FOR CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE FOR HAND DRYING AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. FACILITY STATES THEY USE MUTLI-USE RAGS TO DRY HANDS AT THE BAR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SINGLE USE, DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AS A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASH SINK. FACILITY CORRECTED ON SITE BY PROVIDING PAPER TOWELS BY THE 1ST FLOOR BAR HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). SEE REPORT #2286147 FOR CITATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A SLIMY BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY HAVING THE MACHINE SERVICED AND CLEANED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. SEE REPORT# 2286147 FOR CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST REMOVE AND STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION AND AWAY FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE (COFFEE SPOONS) IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS AND DISHED STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE SHELF. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND DISHES DURING STORAGE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER BY THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELF LINER THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ENCRUSTED TO THE 1ST FLOOR BAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ivy Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ivy Hotel on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ivy Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ivy Hotel.

Has Ivy Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ivy Hotel have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ivy Hotel 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 Ivy Hotel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ivy Hotel is inspected around two times per year on average.