Royal Sonesta Chicago and Hoyt's American Tavern — Royal Sonesta/ Hoyt's
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
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Score
Royal Sonesta Chicago and Hoyt's American Tavern — Royal Sonesta/ Hoyt's appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Royal Sonesta Chicago and Hoyt's American Tavern — Royal Sonesta/ Hoyt's on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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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 3, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT IN 6TH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA ON 6TH FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELF NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SAID AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM NEAR STAIRWELL AND OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT WALK IN LIQUOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR FROM LEFT SIDE BASE AND UNDERNEATH RINSE SINK NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19: OBSERVED DOOR FOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR ON FIRST FLOOR SO THAT WASHROOM DOOR IS SELF CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING.
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Aug 25, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD, FRUIT CHUNKS CONTAINING CANTALOUPE AND HONEY DEW CHUNKS(48.4F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $4 WEIGHING 4LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE, DISCLOSURE STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR FOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR ON FIRST FLOOR SO THAT WASHROOM DOOR IS SELF CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR NORTHSIDE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN FIRST FLOOR NORTHSIDE COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT IN 6TH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA ON 6TH FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELF NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SAID AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AND OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR FROM LEFT SIDE BASE AND UNDERNEATH RINSE SINK NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.
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Apr 4, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUSSELS IN THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH WIPE CLOTHS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH LINENS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE SHELVING USED FOR STORING COOKING UTENSILS AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN THE WAIT STATION, IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP IN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing and inaccurate refrigerators thermometer, instructed to provide good working thermometers in all coolers where TCS foods are stored in.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Kitchens pots and pans stored too close to garbage receptacle, instructed to keep away.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: peeling paint and damaged dry wall note on kitchen ceiling, Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Jul 19, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED SUCH AS EGGS,SAUSAGE,CHICKEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEPPER, SALT AND BREAD CRUMBS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STAORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVE RUSTY SURFACE IN THE 2 DOOR COLD HOLDING ON 39TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE DOES NOT WORK ON HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE 6TH FLOOR COFFEE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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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.
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Jul 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE DOES NOT WORK ON HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEPPER, SALT AND BREAD CRUMBS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STAORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVE RUSTY SURFACE IN THE 2 DOOR COLD HOLDING ON 39TH FLOOR. INSTRUSCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE 6TH FLOOR COFFEE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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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.
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May 17, 2021
License
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT CITY PRESSURE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING TILE GROUT AT 1ST LOOR DISH WASHING AREA FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Sonesta Chicago and Hoyt's American Tavern — Royal Sonesta/ Hoyt's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Sonesta Chicago and Hoyt's American Tavern — Royal Sonesta/ Hoyt's on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal Sonesta Chicago and Hoyt's American Tavern — Royal Sonesta/ Hoyt's?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Royal Sonesta Chicago and Hoyt's American Tavern — Royal Sonesta/ Hoyt's.
Has Royal Sonesta Chicago and Hoyt's American Tavern — Royal Sonesta/ Hoyt's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Royal Sonesta Chicago and Hoyt's American Tavern — Royal Sonesta/ Hoyt's have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Royal Sonesta Chicago and Hoyt's American Tavern — Royal Sonesta/ Hoyt's 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 Royal Sonesta Chicago and Hoyt's American Tavern — Royal Sonesta/ Hoyt's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Sonesta Chicago and Hoyt's American Tavern — Royal Sonesta/ Hoyt's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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