Macy's — Walnut Room
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 24 inspections at Macy's — Walnut Room stretching back to 2010. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 20 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Macy's — Walnut Room's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
24
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL,ICE DISPENSER ON ADDITIONAL SODA MACHINE,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARDS COVERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL PANELS IN BEVERAGE SERVING AREA,MOLDED CEILING PANELS IN DISH WASHING AREA.DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 : OBSERVED VERY DIM LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
64
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS SUCH AS HAVING ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND BEING ON CELL PHONES ,SCRATCHING NOSE & WIPING EYES AND THEN HANDLING FOOD AND UTENSILS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
8
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE DISPENSER SHOOT AT SODA MACHINE COMING IN CONTACT WITH ICE FOR CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON SODA MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
16
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA,NEAR COOLER WHERE RUGS ARE STORED,UNDER SCRAPE LINE IN DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/7/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISUSAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLERS.
46
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL,ICE DISPENSER ON ADDITIONAL SODA MACHINE,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARDS COVERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE DRIPPING INTO A BUCKET ON SCRAPE LINE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL PANELS IN BEVERAGE SERVING AREA,MOLDED CEILING PANELS IN DISH WASHING AREA.DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY DIM LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
41
Jul 3, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON GREEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN PREP COOLER, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORRISON RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
47
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115: OBSERVED BAGS AND CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS AND IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN SAID AREAS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
56
86
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
48
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
25
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE OF ICE IN THE BLACK ICE CONTAINER IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ICE SCOOPS STORED WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAIMNATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON GREEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN PREP COOLER, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORRISON RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
47
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAGS AND CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS AND IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN SAID AREAS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
58
64
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
10
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE OF ICE IN THE BLACK ICE CONTAINER IN THE BEVERAGE WAIT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ICE SCOOPS STORED WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAIMNATION.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR THE HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
82
Jan 17, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE DESSERT SECTION, AND NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CORRECTED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ICE MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGER IN USE OR SERVES A PURPOSE TO THE DAILY OPERATION OF FACILITY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
74
Jan 10, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR FLOOR DRAIN AND IN THE CORNER NEAR ICE MACHINE THAT IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES THAT IS NO LONGER IN USE. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO TREAT AND REMOVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FROM AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE DESSERT SECTION, AND NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ICE MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGER IN USE OR SERVES A PURPOSE TO THE DAILY OPERATION OF FACILITY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
67
Jan 18, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A portable bar in the dining room with no hand wash sink where ice, open condiments and cocktails are handled and prepared. Instructed manager to a install a hand wash sink with hot and cold running water. priority foundation violation 7-38-030. by the end of inspection manager moved portable bar from dining room, drinks will be made only in the kitchen area.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Inaccurate food probe thermometer, instructed to use only accurate ones.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container not labeled ( sugar ) instructed to label and maintain.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler at dessert station not wearing a hair restraint, instructed to wear
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Heavy dust build-up noted at ceiling vent above dessert station.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.
58
67
Jun 13, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
90
May 10, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST NOTED ON CEILING VENT AT REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
95
Jan 24, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES WHEN STORED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND COFFEE DISPENSING STATION IN THE HALLWAY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA THAT IS USED TO WASH PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALONG WALL BASES, UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS, HALLWAY AREA WHERE REGISTERS ARE LOCATED, NEAR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND ALL PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGED WALL CORNERS AT DISH WASHING ROOM AND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILINGS TILE PANELS ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESS STANDING WATER ON THE FLOORS UNDER PREP AREA HAND SINKS AND IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.
55
64
Dec 12, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND SEVERAL UNCOVERED TRAYS OF PASTRIES FOR SELF-SERVICE WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, ALSO FOUND ROAST CARVING STATION WITH THE SAME SET UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED .
15
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 126 F. MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 180 F MINIMUM FOR FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
16
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL PANS OF LARGE TURKEY ROAST COVERED TIGHTLY WITH SARAN WRAP AND PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER TO COOL DOWN RIGHT AFTER COOKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FOLLOW PROPER COOLING DOWN PROCEDURE TO FACILITATE COOLING DOWN WITHIN TIME FRAME OF COOLING DOWN. MANAGER MOVED ALL HOT FOODS TO WALK-IN FREEZER.
33
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FINE WIRE STRAINERS/ SIFTERS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WIRES NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.
47
67
Feb 15, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TONGS AND KNIVES STORED IN A STANDING WATER AND WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON CLEAN DRY SURFACE.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERAL PREP COOLER DOORS WITH RIPPED GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALL CORNERS AT DISH WASHING ROOM AND COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DIM LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER, AND MISSING SHIELD AT COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COFFEE MACHINE DRAINING IN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUT DRAIN AWAY FROM HAND SINK. SLOW DRAINAGE AT COFFEE STATION HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
42
70
Jun 7, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET NECK EXTENSION AND REAR PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. ALSO OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN STOPPERS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND DRAIN STOPPERS.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
43
86
Jan 12, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF MASHED POTATOES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52.8F AND 4LBS OF COOKED CAVATAPPI PASTA INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 12LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP IN THE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE, FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE PREP COOLERS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE IN THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP INISDE OF A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
78
Jun 9, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in coolers that had shelving/racks with peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers in prep areas that had shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. 3 compartment sink, and 2 compartment sinks in kitchen prep areas that had caulk in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Exposed hand sinks in front, rear prep areas that had caulk in state of disrepair/missing, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around prep table in kitchen rear prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machines not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving in front prep area, coffee station areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving racks in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(ovens), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep area by exhaust unit not clean, had excess dirt build up needs detailed cleaning, sanitizing.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings in walk in coolers had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/missing/stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Exhaust vents(ventilation), in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen areas, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Ceiling tracks in kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had gaps, holes in kitchen prep areas, kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Men's bathroom walls that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen areas, shall be provided.
36
78
Jan 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN IN ALL AREAS,KITCHEN,DISH,MOP,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINYAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OVERHEAD CEILING VENT DUSTY IN DESSERT PREP AREA,AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKY AT NECK ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISHROOM AND 2-COMP SINK FAUCET IN BACK PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.
38
86
Jun 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING A SPLASH GUARD AT FRON PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PREP COOLER RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON SEVERAL KITCHEN CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DUSTY VENT COVERS ON KITCHEN CEILING.
35
90
Oct 1, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS, TILES AND WALLS AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. SINK IN THE BACK PREP AREA AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
38
82
Feb 10, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN BACK PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN PREP/STORAGE AREAS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP, DISH MACHINE AND HALLWAY AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHT IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MAINTAIN.
38
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED SOILED WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
39
70
Feb 3, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 8 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE SERVICE BAR AREA, 10 IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE OFFICE IN THE KITCHEN, 15 IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND 10 IN THE SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION #70236-11 ISSUED.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN BACK PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN PREP/STORAGE AREAS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM CEILING TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST PAINT WALL IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF DISHMACHINE AREA.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP, DISH MACHINE AND HALLWAY AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHT IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MAINTAIN.
38
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED SOILED WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
39
64
Jul 26, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
38
86
Sep 15, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVER INSIDE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND TRACKS.
35
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Macy's — Walnut Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Macy's — Walnut Room on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Macy's — Walnut Room?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Macy's — Walnut Room.
Has Macy's — Walnut Room's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Macy's — Walnut Room have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Macy's — Walnut Room 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 Macy's — Walnut Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Macy's — Walnut Room is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants