Londonhouse Hotel
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Londonhouse Hotel has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Londonhouse Hotel on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS FOR CUSTOMERS 3RD FL. TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO DISH RACK.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE AND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PASTRY AREA,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,BEER WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,INCLUDING STORAGE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEVERAGE AREA UNDER LARGE ICE MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 4, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 28, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS THIRD FLOOR DISHWASHING, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/28/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM FEB, MARCH, APRIL AND MAY 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITHOUT ASTERISKS ON MENU IDENTIFYING THEM AS ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISKS IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS ADDED TO MENU AND DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLD ON UPPER INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE ON LEFT IN ROOM NEXT TO BAR ON 21ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Apr 16, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DRY DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND UNDER AND BETWEEN ICE MACHINE EQUIPMENT IN THE 21ST FLOOR BAR ROOM.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES AT THE COOKS LINE AND IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN SANITZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METERED HANDSINK TO THE FAR RIGHT NOT WORKING ON THE 21ST FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing Thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to provide in warmest part cooler.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket/towels placed on prep tables, instructed to keep away from food preparation surfaces.
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Feb 14, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MULTIPLE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINES AT BARS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( FLOUR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR TESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WAER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS IN-USE KEPT IN STANDING WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CHIPPED RUBBER SPATULAS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS. USING SARAN WRAP AS SPLASH GUARD AT DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN UTENSILS RACK NEXT TO SOILD DISHES HOLDING AREA AT UPPER KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLA BARRIER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE AT UPPER LEVEL KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 4 LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK CHORIZO AND POTATOES HELD AT TEMP RANGING BETWEEN 58.2F - 62.1F IN WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD PLACED IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. 40LBS DISCARDED VALUED @$200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, DELI...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION FOUNFATION 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHATGE DOES NOT HOLD A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING METHOD, FOUND TCS FOODS BEING COOLED DOWN IN WALK-IN COOLER IN COVERED LARGE CONTIANERS, INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN FOOD IN SHALOW UNCOVERED CONTAINERS TO FACILITATE COOLING DOWN PROCESS. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SCOOP HOLDER
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS, SHRIMP, EGGS, BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND STAFF IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIME WHEN PREPARING FOOD, AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ICE BIN COVERS BEHIND OUTDOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE PREP TABLE. BEHIND THE BAR BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE ICE BIN (ROOT TOP). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN IN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS. INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING. MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Londonhouse Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Londonhouse Hotel on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Londonhouse Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Londonhouse Hotel.
Has Londonhouse Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Londonhouse Hotel have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Londonhouse Hotel means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Londonhouse Hotel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Londonhouse Hotel is inspected around two times per year on average.
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