Nomi — Park Hyatt / Employees Cafe

800 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Nomi — Park Hyatt / Employees Cafe 23 times, with records going back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.

Nomi — Park Hyatt / Employees Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE KETTLE IN KITCHEN WHICH CANNOT BE MOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING SAID KETTLE. -
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95
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER VERFIED TCS FOODS RECENTLY DELIVERED. COOLER TAGGED AND TCS FOODS RELOCATED TO DIFFERENT COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MORE THAN 25 SMALL FLIES THROGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: BAR AREA, KITCHEN AREA, AND EMPLOYEE STAFF AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE KETTLE IN KITCHEN WHICH CANNOT BE MOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING SAID KETTLE.
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74
Jul 18, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARD
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90
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN SUSHI PREP AREA WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: INSPECTION#: 2583908 DATED 10/24/2023 #44. DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
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67
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers ( sugar, salt) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in banquet kitchen walk-in cooler, instructed to provide additional lights.
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Oct 3, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Low Temp dish washing machine at outdoor bar not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained at test strips, evidence of usage noted. instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. priority violation 7-38-025.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inadequate insects control, found a bout 50 live fruit flies in dish washing room and room service station. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. 7-38-020(A).
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet deli cups stacked while wet, Instructed to air dry utensils after washing.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: utility lines under dish machine running on floor directly preventing proper cleaning, instructed to elevate all utility lines for proper cleaning.
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74
May 10, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE FOOD OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK FOR ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA AT 94.0 F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100 F MINIMUM AND 120 F MAXIMUM. THE HOTEL IS CURRENTLY NOT PROVIDING ROOM SERVICE AND THE SAID AREA IS CURRENTLY NOT IN USE.
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Feb 27, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT WATER TEMP NOT REACHING ABOVE 62F AT MAIN KITCHEN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-30(C). BY THE END OF INSPECTION ENGINEER REPAIRED FAUCET.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH LONG FINGER NAILS, ALL FOOD EMPLOYEE SHALL KEEP TRIMMED FINGER NAILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INACCURATE AND MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR SUSHI STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT EMPLOYEES SELF SERVICE FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOP SINK IN DISH ROOM TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT ANY WASTE WATER FROM SPILLING OVER CLEAN UTENSILS.
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Mar 28, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes#: 4-903.12 - OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A WATER LINE. MUST REMOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes#: 6-304.11 - MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION FOR THE 7TH FLOOR EMPLOYEE USE TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes#: 6-501.14 - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE GROUND FLOOR EMPLOYEE USE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 21, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OF PRODUCT LIST, TEMP LOGS, AND DATES FOR ALL ROP AND SOUS VIDE FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT ON 11/16/18 NOT CORRECTED: 3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. 4-904.13-OBSERVED PRESET GLASSWARE AND TABLEWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRESET GLASSWARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT GLASSWARE ON TABLE TOPS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY MENU DISCLOSURE TO INDICATE WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED ITEMS MAY BE ORDERED RAW OR UNCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A WATER LINE. MUST REMOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION FOR THE 7TH FLOOR EMPLOYEE USE TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE GROUND FLOOR EMPLOYEE USE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Nov 16, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11 (B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/S EXHIBITING THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES: - SLICING LIMES ON CUTTING BOARD, FOR BEVERAGE GARNISH/READY TO EAT FOOD, AT MAIN BAR WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. - GARNISH YUKON GOLDEN POACHED POTATOES WITH CHOPPED PARSLEY/READY TO EAT FOOD, BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INFORMED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS SINGLE USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: 3-201.11 (A)- OBSERVED VACUUM SEALED FOOD ON SITE FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE WITH NO COMMERCIAL/PROPER LABELS AND VALIDATING INVOICES. NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOOD/S ON SITE: -2.5LBS OF FILET FLUKE FISH, (INDIVIDUAL PREP PORTIONS), AT VALUE OF $37.00 -4LBS OF FILET HALIBUT FISH, (INDIVIDUAL PREP PORTIONS), AT VALUE OF $68.00 -1LB OF RAW SHRIMP, (INDIVIDUAL PREP PORTIONS), AT VALUE OF $18.00 -4LBS OF FILET SALMON FISH, (INDIVIDUAL PREP PORTIONS), AT VALUE OF $48.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS AT A 11.5LBS AT A VALUE OF $171.00 NO VACUUM SEALING MACHINE FOUND ON SITE. INFORMED SITE THAT FOODS MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE WITH INVOICES AND LABELS. ALSO INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: READ VIOLATION #11
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: READ VIOLATION #11
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13-OBSERVED PRESET GLASSWARE AND TABLEWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRESET GLASSWARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT GLASSWARE ON TABLE TOPS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 7, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST INCLUDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON PREMISES/MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON PREMISES/MENUS WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE CEILING TILE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 18, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 10 LBS OF COOKED WHOLE POTATOES STORE IN A COVERED TUB IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 51.3F, 4 LBS OF DELI MEAT STORED AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA COLD FOOD SELF-SERVICE BAR AT 60.2F INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION , FOUND SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE AND CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. MACHINE IS TAGGED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED( SUGAR , FLOUR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF BY 6" OR HIGHER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN DISHES STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER, SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA SELF SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND TO OBTAIN AN EFFECTIVE SHIELD.
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78
Aug 22, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT THE FRONT COOKING LINE WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE REAR COOKING LINE OBSTRUCTED BY A CART ON WHEELS. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST CONTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE WITH NO OBSTRUCTIONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE SERVING POENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. CHICKEN, PORK, EGGS, BEEF, ETC. MUST HAVE ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATING HOURS WITH CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ON THE GROUND LEVEL TO REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR.
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Oct 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BIN AT 7TH FLOOR BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN FREEZER OF DEBRIS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS IN UNITS WHERE MISSING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM TOUCHING ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION.
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82
Oct 9, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUFFINS AND OATMEAL TOPPINGS ON TABLE UNPROTECTED FOR SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY, 6-10 FLYING AROUND THE INSIDE BAR AREA AND 2-3 ON THE WALLS NEAR THE HOSTESS STAND. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jan 8, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 30, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED IN A CONTAINER ON ICE AT THE COOK'S LINE: EGG WHITES AT 46.7F, SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 51.8F, CREME FRAICHE AT 49.6F, AND WAFFLE BATTER AT 47.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 27# OF FOOD WORTH $350. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON THE PREMISES AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (MEATBALLS, SAUCES AND CHEESE AND MEATS, ETC.) STORED IN THE PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER WITHOUT A STATE OR CITY CERTIFIED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS AND A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOODS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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82
Mar 19, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (SUSHI) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE.
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90
Jan 30, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOOD AND SPICES CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES USED AS SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS, i,e.
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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. SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT. MUST EXTEND TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD SELF SERVICE BAR AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA.
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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. CHIPPED METAL ICE SCOOPS, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND, CHIP FREE UTENSILS.
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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 NOTED ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRT ACCUMMULATED ON LEDGE ABOVE ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. OBSERVED SEVERAL UNOPERABLE AND BROKEN THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR VENTS AT BOTH SIDES OF DISHMACHINE, FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER & UNDER DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT KITCHEN MUST BE FREE OF DISTY FOOD DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY PLACE. Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nomi — Park Hyatt / Employees Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nomi — Park Hyatt / Employees Cafe on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nomi — Park Hyatt / Employees Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Nomi — Park Hyatt / Employees Cafe.

Has Nomi — Park Hyatt / Employees Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nomi — Park Hyatt / Employees Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nomi — Park Hyatt / Employees Cafe 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 Nomi — Park Hyatt / Employees Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nomi — Park Hyatt / Employees Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.