Marriott Marquis Chicago

2121 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
American
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Marriott Marquis Chicago has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

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

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Marriott Marquis Chicago on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 15, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINES AT BAR AREA IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (70F) AT EMPLOYEE CAFERTERIA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS, INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS, AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE SERVING LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Apr 17, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR, IN THE DINING AREA IN THE CENTER OF THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA AND THE BAR NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENTIONED DOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD COURT NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN MOST OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA, INCLUDING THE MINI COOLERS ON THE SELF-SERVICE BUFFET LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR NOT IN USE AT THE TIME, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED, PLEASE REVIEW TAG REMOVAL PROCEDURE IN COMMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRESH BITES PREP AREA AND IN THE SAUTE COOLER IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. FINAL TEMPERATURES OF UNITS WERE 48.0F AND 46.0F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS RANGING (46.0F- 49.0F) IN THE FRESH BITES PREP AREA. BOILED EGGS, PEPPERONI, VARIOUS CHEESES, VEGAN BURRITO, BEYOND VEGAN BURGER MEAT, CHICKEN, GUACAMOLE, PALENTA, NOODLES, BLT, BERRY COMPOTE, PICKLE SLAW, MASHED POTATOES, CHERRY TOMATOES, SLICED TOMATOES, PESTO MAYO, SALSA VERDE. ALSO, OBSERVED IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA EGGS AND CHEESES FOUND ON THE COUNTERTOP IN A BIN OF ICE (NOT SUBMERGED) NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURES RANGED 46.0-50.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCTS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 50LBS.$250. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER THE IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD COURT NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. FOUND AT 64.0F. ALSO, OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE STREET TACO PREP AREA IN THE FOOD COURT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLOSE PREP AREA UNTIL HOT WATER IS REPAIRED. MAINTENANCE WAS ON SITE AND REPAIRED MENTIONED HANDWASHING SINKS AND PREP AREA WAS ABLE TO REOPEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH REPORT #2592810, LICENSE 2517338 OF 4/15/24.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN MOST OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA, INCLUDING THE MINI COOLERS ON THE SELF-SERVICE BUFFET LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR, IN THE DINING AREA IN THE CENTER OF THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA AND THE BAR NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENTIONED DOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD COURT NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MODIFIED (ROP) PACKAGING PERFORMED IN FACILITY.NO HACCP ON SITE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR PROCEDURE PREFORMED IN FACILITY. INFORMED FACILITY OF REQUIREMENTS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. PRODUCT AND MACHINE IS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 14, 2022
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: PROPER GLOVE USAGE MUST BE PERFORMED WHEN ASSEMBLING ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DARK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL LARGE CAN OPENERS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FRONT BAR, COFFEE HOUSE AND TO DO AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE OLD FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUST FREE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR MANGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED UP AND HAIR NET USED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING 1 GLOVE TO PREPARE CUSTOMER FOOD. WHILE PREPARING FOOD SHE TOUCHED HER HAIR WITH THE NON GLOVED HAND AND PROCEEDED TO CONTINUE PREPARING SALAD FOR GUEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT FOOD HANDLER, INSTRUCT PROPER GLOVEUSAGE AND TIE BACK LOOSE HAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-55 FRUIT FLIES LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA, COFFEE HOUSE, FOOD HALL AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED UP AND HAIR NET USED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: PROPER GLOVE USAGE MUST BE PERFORMED WHEN ASSEMBLING ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DARK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL LARGE CAN OPENERS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FRONT BAR, COFFEE HOUSE AND TO DO AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE OLD FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUST FREE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR MANGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING ITEMS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Nov 26, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.112 OBSERVED INADEQUATE SANITIZING HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE DISH MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION FACILITY WAS NOT SANITIZING DISHES AT SAID DISH MACHINE; THE MANAGER STATES THE FACILITY USES THE 2ND FLOOR DISH MACHINE TO WASH AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SAID 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. OFFICE NOTIFIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING ITEMS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DUE TO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT NOT OPENING TODAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE BOARD MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, BEEF, HAMBURGERS) LOCATED BY THE CAFE/COFFEE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING BY THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION WRITTEN UNDER INSPECTION REPORT #2544712
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Aug 7, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE LIGHT BUILD UP/SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER BY DISHMACHINE IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Aug 10, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EMPLOYEE CAFE, FRONT BAR AREA, AND COFFEE BAR AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-55 FRUIT FLIES IN THESE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: IN THE GRAB AND GO KITCHEN FLOORS IN CORNERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BULD UP, WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND SMOKE BUILD UP, CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. FRONT COFFEE BAR THE FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF COFFEE GROUNDS. REAR PREP AREA THE SODA DISPENSORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. FRONT BAR AREA FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL COUNTERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND SPILLS. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 23, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOLERS OF MAIN KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, FLOORS AT COOKING LINE OF SEE-THRU KITCHEN OF FOOD SPILLAGE
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Jan 4, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOLERS OF MAIN KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, FLOORS AT COOKING LINE OF SEE-THRU KITCHEN OF FOOD SPILLAGE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGE TO CEILING IN NEED OF REPAIR. DRY WALL MUST BE CORRECTED. REPAIR
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Dec 11, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2078545 DATED 8/15/2017, NOT CORRECTED:(29)(35) MUST PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT TEA/COFFEE STATION IN CORRIDOR AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND FLOORS. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOLERS OF MAIN KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, FLOORS AT COOKING LINE OF SEE-THRU KITCHEN OF FOOD SPILLAGE.
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Aug 24, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT TEA/COFFEE STATION IN CORRIDOR AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND FLOORS.
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Aug 15, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING EQUIPMENT (COFFEE MACHINES, ESPRESSO, COFFEE BREWERS) IN BASEMENT STAFF DINING AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE MISSING DISPLAY CASE IN GRAB AND GO AREA. ALL EQU.IPMENT MUST BE IN PLACE AND OPERATIONAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD AT STATIONARY HOT HOLDING STATION OF 1ST FLOOR CLEAR KITCHEN AREA. FOOD WILL BE PRESENTED BUFFET STYLE AND MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT TEA/COFFEE STATION IN CORRIDOR AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marriott Marquis Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marriott Marquis Chicago on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marriott Marquis Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Marriott Marquis Chicago.

Has Marriott Marquis Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Marriott Marquis Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Marriott Marquis Chicago 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 Marriott Marquis Chicago inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marriott Marquis Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.