Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Shula's Steak House
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 26 inspections at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Shula's Steak House stretching back to 2010. On Apr 3, 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.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 11, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT BAR IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP AT BAR DIRECTLY ABOVE JUICE MACHINE/ PREP AREA ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE DEVICES ARE NOT LOCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT BAR IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP AT BAR DIRECTLY ABOVE JUICE MACHINE/ PREP AREA ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE DEVICES ARE NOT LOCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 1, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF MAC & CHEESE MEASURED AT 46F. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) ON THE PRINTED AND ONLINE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, LAMB, SHELLFISH (OYSTERS)). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) THAT REFERS TO THE REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. MANAGER POSTED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH IN MAIN KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ROACH INSECTS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: CONTAINER OF SHELLSTOCK LOCATED IN STAND-UP COOLER DOES NOT HAVE PROPER SHELLSTOCK TAG IDENTIFICAION. SHELLSTOCK TAGS MUST REMAIN ATTCHED TO CONTAINER IN WHICH SHELLSTOCK IS RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. APPROXIMATELY .5LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $5.00 OF SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WAS DISCARDED. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS AT WALK-IN LOCATED IN BANQUET DELI AREA. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY ACCUMILATED FLOORS AND CEILINGS WITH DUST, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BAR. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ice bucket stored under 3-comp sink, instructed to keep away from any source of contamination.
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Jan 26, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Pasteurized eggs used where required
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUST ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SCOOP HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: UTILITY LINES ON FLOOR PREVENTING PROPER CLEANING , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 29, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 30, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER #75 RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Jul 11, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE INTERIOR PANEL(BOTH BACK CORNERS AND THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER OF THE INNER PANEL) OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED/TAPED UP WALL UNDER THE TABLES AT THE COFFEE SERVER STATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DISHWASH DRAIN BOARD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/STAINED WALL TILES AT DISH MACHINE AREA (BY DRAIN BOARDS) ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES BY DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD.
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May 29, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 21, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS MACHINE AT BAR WITH O PPM OF CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR PROPER SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN DISH ROOM AREA CLOGGED. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR BY DOORS LEADING TO STAIRWELL.
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Nov 26, 2014
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT AND CEILING TILES SURROUNDING THE VENT IN THE DISH ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Apr 30, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE DOOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE DOOR OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS
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Apr 22, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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 8-10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AND ON THE WALLS AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. 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 equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE DOOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE DOOR OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS OF DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER KNOB.
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Aug 5, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 29, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 AND CEILING BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 75 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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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS.
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Feb 21, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1110291 ON 2/7/13 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BAR AREA AND WAIT STATION. APPROXIMATELY 19 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE DISHRACKS AND STAINLESS STEEL COUNTERS IN THE DISHROOM. MANAGEMENT CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREA. ORKIN PEST CONTROL WAS CALLED BY MANAGEMENT AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION FOR A PEST INSPECTION. FRUIT FLIES WERE REMOVED BY VACUUMING THEM DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.
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Feb 7, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 AT THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THESE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. 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 equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA. MUST SEAL THE EPOXY FLOORING AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BAR SO THAT WATER DOES NOT COLLECT UNDER THE FLOORING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE FRP WALL NEXT TO THE DISHWASH AREA HANDWASHING SINK.
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Mar 8, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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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. BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AND CORNERS. ISTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE
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Feb 24, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DE-LIME THE EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE & CLEAN SINKS AT DISHROOM ALSO. INTERIOR OF SMALL COOLER ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. 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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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE REMOVED & MAINTAINED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL DIRTY RAGS/WIPING CLOTHS FROM SINKS & STORE PROPERLY, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.
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Aug 2, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS FROM INSPECTION #325229
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Jul 22, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER. 0PPM. MANAGER CORRECTED MACHINE BY REPLACING EMPTY CONTAINER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-8-030 CITATION ISSUED. IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT FRONT BAR, REAR DISH AREA AND WAIT STATION. 10-11 FLIES NOTED. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-8-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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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. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND STORING. NO LEAVING OF DIRTY UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING/REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIPPER WELL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MOLD BUILD-UP. INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. GROUT NEEDED IN VARIOUS AREAS. MUST CORRECT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATERS, MOLD AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ALL SODA GUNS IN NEED OF HOLSTERS AND DRAIN LINES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. 2 LEAKS AT DISHMACHINE AREA MUST CORRECT. 1-UNDER HANDSINK, 2-UNDER COUNTER AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Shula's Steak House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Shula's Steak House on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Shula's Steak House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Shula's Steak House.
Has Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Shula's Steak House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Shula's Steak House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Shula's Steak House 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 Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Shula's Steak House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Shula's Steak House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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