Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Raised
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2016, Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Raised has 12 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Allergen training as required” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Raised is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 72.3-95.5F. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES, HANDWASHING SINKS AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR ARE SINKS ON RIGHT SIDE LEFT AND MIDDLE AND LEFT SINK ON LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE: THERE ARE THREE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR THREE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 6, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AND FRONT STORAGE AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/3/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38020(A)CITATION ISSUED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 10/3/25
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 72.3-95.5F. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES, HANDWASHING SINKS AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR ARE SINKS ON RIGHT SIDE LEFT AND MIDDLE AND LEFT SINK ON LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE: THERE ARE THREE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING, UPPER WALLS AND CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING,UPPER WALLS AND CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR THREE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM FRESH HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 118F FOR SANITIZING RINSE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. AT TIME OF INSPECTION HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE BECAUSE FACILITY IS A LATE OPENER AND WAS CLOSED, NO EMPLOYEES WERE IN FACILITY COOKING OR PREPARING FOOD. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED ONCE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 180F E-MAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNIT.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AND FRONT STORAGE AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/3/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38020(A)CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 72.3-95.5F. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES, HANDWASHING SINKS AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR ARE SINKS ON RIGHT SIDE LEFT AND MIDDLE AND LEFT SINK ON LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE: THERE ARE THREE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING, UPPER WALLS AND CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING,UPPER WALLS AND CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR THREE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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May 9, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHILEDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to provide one in warmest part of cooler.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: disposable forks not protected contamination at server line, instructed to keep in a closed bag/ container during storage.
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Jun 9, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE SIDES OF THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WHEN IN USE. PUDDLES OF WATER COLLECT UNDER THE UNIT AS A RESULT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Apr 16, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGE WALLS WITH PEELING PAIN BEHIND CLEAN POTS AND PANS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.
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Oct 19, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 8, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LT DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. CHLORINE LEVEL WAS AT 0PPM AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT CHLORINE LEVEL IS AT 100PPM. ECO LAB TECH ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED SAID DISH MACHINE. AT THE END OF INSPECTION DISH MACHINE WAS REGISTERING 100 PPM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Mar 8, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area by exposed hand sink need re-grouting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Raised last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Raised on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Raised?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Raised.
Has Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Raised's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Raised have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Raised 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 Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Raised inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Raised is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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