Mccormick Place-West Building-Savor
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Mccormick Place-West Building-Savor, the earliest from 2023. On Dec 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND 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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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK IN COOLER #7. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED WITHIN REASONABLE DISTANCE OF DISHWASHING AREA. DISHWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED IN SEPERATE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAINED WITH PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING AND BROKEN TILES ON INTERIOR PERIMETER OF WALK IN COOLER(S)INSIDE MAIN PRODUCTION WEST KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND CLUTTER INCLUDING LITTER IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND GRIME ON SHELVES AND CABINETS THROUGHOUT WEST BUILDING FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 5, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE COLD HOLD UNITS INOPERABLE AND INCAPABLE OF COOLING IN WEST BUILDING MARKET FOOD COURT (HOT LINE COLD HOLD UNITS, SALAD BAR COLD HOLD UNITS, AUXILLARY KITCHEN COLD HOLD DRAWERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. EQUIPMENT TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE WEST BUILDING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WEST PRODUCTION KITCHEN (INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, BEHIND FRYERS, IN DRY STORAGE ROOM BEHIND AND ON SHELVING) MARKET KITCHEN (ON STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, TABLE BOTTOMS, AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ON SHELF HOLDING STAINLESS STEEL HOTEL PANS) STARBUCKS (ON TOP OF BOXES STORED ON FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED WITHIN REASONABLE DISTANCE OF DISHWASHING AREA. DISHWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED IN SEPERATE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAINED WITH PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED CIGAR ON SHELVING NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT IN "MARKET" KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AREA, AND INSTRUCT ALL EMPLOYEES TO MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AREAS FREE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD FRUIT FLIES ON FLOOR OF ROLL IN COOLER IN WEST FOOD COURT WHERE SODA IS STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FLIES AND SANITIZE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND GRIME ON SHELVES AND CABINETS THROUGHOUT WEST BUILDING FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING AND BROKEN TILES ON INTERIOR PERIMETER OF WALK IN COOLERS IN MAIN PRODUCTION WEST KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND CLUTTER INCLUDING LITTER IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S CAFETERIA, EATING WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WEARING ONE GLOVE. SHE THEN PROCEEDED TO PUT ON THE OTHER GLOVE IN PREPARATION TO SERVE FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EDUCATE AND ENFORCE PROPER HANDWASHING AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. PRIORITY 7-38-010 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA EATING WHILE WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EDUCATE AND ENFORCE WHEN GLOVES SHOULD BE CHANGED/WORN. MAINTAIN GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL PERSONS THAT ARE IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: -NO WATER FOR THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, BY THE ESCALATOR OF THE 375 FOYER. -WEST MAIN KITCHEN'S 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LARGE DISH MACHINE AREA RIGHT FAUCET LEAKS AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TILE ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALL INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER #32 MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER THAT'S INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER #32 IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CFM'S ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 18, 2023
License
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNOB FOR HOT WATER STRIPPED ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mccormick Place-West Building-Savor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mccormick Place-West Building-Savor on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mccormick Place-West Building-Savor?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mccormick Place-West Building-Savor.
Has Mccormick Place-West Building-Savor's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mccormick Place-West Building-Savor have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mccormick Place-West Building-Savor 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 Mccormick Place-West Building-Savor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mccormick Place-West Building-Savor is inspected around three times per year on average.
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