Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
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Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about nine violations before that.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
License
No violations found.
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Jun 24, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 17, 2025
License
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-51 F. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF YOGURT, 1/4TH POUND TURKEY, 1 POUND SLICED TOMATOES, 1/4 POUND LETTUCE & 5 POUNDS POTATO SALAD ($60). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS HELD AT INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 47 AND 51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING AND NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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May 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORREECTED. REPORT #2594381 DATED MAY 10 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #60 CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF STAFF SODA MACHINE. OBSERVED PINKISH BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SYRUP BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PERVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. MANAGER CLEANED ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 GALLON OF MILK ($2) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND DEEP SCRATCHES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KETTLE POT IN KITCHEN TOO LARGE FOR DISH MACHINE/ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNABLE TO MOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR SAID KETTLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE DRY STORAGE RACKS.
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May 10, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 15 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS AND DISH WASHERS.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER TURNING HIS HAT AROUND WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND THEN HANDLING FOOD TRAYS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS,THEN OBSERVED ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVED CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING DIRTY TO CLEAN DISHES.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS DURING INSPECTION. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY A MALE EMPLOYEE SUCH AS REMOVING TOAST FROM THE TOASTER WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND PLACE IN A PAPER BAG TO BE SENT FOR ROOM SERVICE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO USE UTENSILS OR DELI PAPER TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN BANQUETS TOILETROOMS WOMEN'S AT 65.1F,89.6F,93.7F AND 1ST SINK NOT OPERABLE AND MEN'S AT 83.9F & 89.6F.2ND FL. CUSTOMERS MEN'S 96.1F & 96.3F AND WOMEN'S 92.3F LAST RIGHT SIDE SINK.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT HAND SINKS AT 1:45 P.M.(COS)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE BEING USED AND FINAL RINSE SANITIZING AT 160.0F MUST HAVE AT 180.0F. ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE AND MADE ADJUSTMENTS AND NOW FINAL RINSE IS AT 189.0F.MUST MONITOR & MAINTAIN.ALSO,OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED MANUEL WAREWASHING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0.0 PPM'S WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED BY MALE EMPLOYEE.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO DRAIN SINK AND SET UP AGAIN WITH PROPER SANITIZER THAT IS AT 300 PPM'S AT THIS TIME. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE BEVERAGE BAR,LE BAR,BANQUETS TOILET ROOMS FOR MEN'S & WOMEN'S,CUSTOMERS MEN'S & WOMEN'S ON 2ND. FL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH MACHINE WASHING AREA MAIN KITCHEN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR BANQUET PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENTRY/EXIT DOOR IN LE BAR AREA MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT OFF OF FLOOR IN PASTRY WALK IN FREEZER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN HALLWAY DISH STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY EMPLOYEE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN 2ND FL BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA,CHEF WALK IN FREEZER,PASTRY WALK IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE IN FRONT LINE BAR AREA BEVERAGE COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM 1ST FL. MAIN KITCHEN-INTERIOR PARTS AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FRYER AND SHELVING UNITS.CAFETERIA/BANQUET-ROLLING CART.LE BAR- EXTERIOR OF CABINETS.STAFF CAFETERIA-SODA MACHINE AND DRIP TRAY.BANQUET KITCHEN-COUNTER TOP,INTERIOR PARTS AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE & CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.CAFETERIA/BANQUET-1- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY FAUCET.BANQUET KITCHEN-1- COMPARTMENT LEAKY FAUCET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUIDS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS, BAR AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN HALLWAY.1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN-GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.PASTRY-GROUT FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.LE BAR-DAMAGED WALL BASE AT HOST AREA.BANQUET KITCHEN-LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FLOOR TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA- DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DIM LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CAFETERIA/BANQUET.
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Oct 25, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA TABLES IN REAR WITH RUSTY SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMP SINK LOCATED IN BAR ATTACHED TO DINING ROOM IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT CAFETERIA WITH DRIED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 18, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA 3rd FLOOR WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO ENSURE PROPER WASHING OF UTENSILS, GLASSWARE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY WASHING AND RINSING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WASH TEMPERATURE @ 133.0F AND FINAL RINSE @ 149F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA TABLES IN REAR WITH RUSTY SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMP SINK LOCATED IN BAR ATTACHED TO DINING ROOM IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT CAFETERIA WITH DRIED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hot running water at pastry kitchen hand wash sink, water temp at 73f. instructed to provide 100f minimum water temp for all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Mildew and mold like substance noted on ice maker interior surface of 3rd floor banquets kitchen/staging. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all ice makers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Condensation noted on walk-in cooler cold lines where insulation tape is damaged, Instructed to repair to prevent drippings.
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Aug 10, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHWASHER IN THE CDA BAR BROKEN AND NOT IN WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BAR EQUIPMENT IN "LE BAR". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE SERVICE COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 50.2 F, SALMON AT 51.2 F, EGGS AT 52.1 F, YOGURT AT 58.3 F, CUT TOMATOES AT 52.5 F, AND STEAK AT 50.5 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.3 F. SERVICE COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHWASHER IN THE CDA BAR BROKEN AND NOT IN WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BAR EQUIPMENT IN "LE BAR". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 9, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMENS AND UNISEX (EMPLOYEE) RESTROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES INSIDE PASTRY WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ITEMS STORED ON MILK CRATES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Feb 2, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. PIC CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLOGGED DRAINS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST USE 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND DISH MACHINES (MAIN KITCHEN AND 3RD FLOOR) FOR ALL WARE WASHING AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMENS AND UNISEX (EMPLOYEE) RESTROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES INSIDE PASTRY WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ITEMS STORED ON MILK CRATES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Feb 21, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER DISPENSED AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON FINAL FINSE, FOUND UTENSILS IN MCHINE THAT WERE BEING WASHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CL CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. BY THE END OF INSPECTION TECH ARRIVED AND FIXED THE CL PUMP.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN KITCHEN BEING USED TO VACUUM PACKAGE FISH AND OTHER RAW AND COOKED FOODS FOR A STORAGE PERIOD MORE THAN 48 HOURS. NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN OR VARIANCE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE THIS SPECIAL PROCESS, MACHINE IS TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, 67 LBS OF RAW UNFROZEN FISH AND COOKED PORK DISCARDED VALUED AT $406.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SLICER AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FLY TRAPS INSTALLED ABOVE OPEN FOOD STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM CLEAN UTENSILS AND OPEN FOODS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD, INSTRUCTED TO TRIM OR WEAR BEARD GUARD.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CONTAINER NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY UTENSILS AFTER WASHING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSULATION FOR COOLING LINES IN POOR REPAIR FOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Apr 4, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SOUP, BEEF, DUCK, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55 F - 46.3F. LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION; 4 GAL OF VEGETABLE BISQUE $25, 2 LBS OF DUCKAT $52, 15 LBS OF CHICKEN $50. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGGS & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAD WASHING SINK IN BAKERY PREPARATION KITCHEN WITHOUT HOT WATER ( 53F). MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION .7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SOUP, COOKED CHICKEN) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHNG SINKS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : MAIN & THIRD FLOOR KITCHEN AT COFFEE BREWER MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN & BANQUET KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTROL WATER LEAKAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile.
Has Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile 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 Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile is inspected around two times per year on average.
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