Virgin Hotels Chicago Llc — Lower Level Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2014, Virgin Hotels Chicago Llc — Lower Level Kitchen has 15 inspections in the public record. On Dec 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Virgin Hotels Chicago Llc — Lower Level Kitchen trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DEEP STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ABOVE TILT KETTLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON PREP SINK IN FRONT OF TILT KETTLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE GRILL STATION INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. UNTIL REPAIRED, STAFF AND COOKS MUST USE THE HANDSINK TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE GRILL STATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ALONG WALL BASE, UNDER STORAGE RACKS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITAION CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling panel above 3-comp sink, instructed to replace.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees personal items ( clothing, Bags... ) stored in kitchen prep area. Instructed to keep in designated areas.
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Oct 5, 2022
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR, SALT AND SEASONINGS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE WOK 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 BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS FOR THE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISH AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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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Sep 28, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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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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 (SUCH AS CHICKEN). 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 FLOUR, SALT AND SEASONINGS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE WOK 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 BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS FOR THE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISH AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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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Oct 25, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, NOTED GRAY FILM BUILD-UP ON UPPER PANEL BY THE CHUTE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A FUZZY, WHITE, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON THE PUMPKIN PUREE (DATED 11/22/19) INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ALL FOODS TO BE WHOLESOME AND UNADULTERATED AT ALL TIMES. ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE HAVE A MAXIMUM SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE PUMPKIN PUREE WITH A REPORTED WEIGHT OF 1# AND VALUE OF $5. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE DINING AREA IS A 2 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR DUMPING/PREP IN ONE SIDE AND HANDWASHING IN THE OTHER SIDE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE THE HANDWASH SINK TO BE SEPARATE FROM THE DUMP/PREP SINK. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED BROKEN/UNUSED EQUIPMENT (DISH MACHINE) IN THE EMPLOYEE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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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 TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Mar 15, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND NOTED ON BLADE BACK SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE AND MISSING SEVERAL REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER NOTED IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GOOD WORKING ONES IN WARMEST PART EASY TO VIEW.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: SEVERAL COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATED AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 25, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE FOOD PREP TABLE BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 9, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAUGES FOR DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT PROVIDING ACCURATE WASH AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOWLS AND PLATES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE BOWLS AND PLATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED IN THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DOG ACCESSORIES (BOWL, TOYS, BED, DOG GATE IN DOORWAY) BEING STORED FOOD EMPLOYEE'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DOG ACCESSORIES.
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Aug 2, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jul 25, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed live fruit flies 15 (gnats)in rear kitchen areas, and by garbage can area outside kitchen prep area(20 ). citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk in pastry area prep table, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Exposed hand sinks caulk in state of disrepair in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler exhaust vents not clean, need detailed cleaning, walk in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under prep tables, 3 compartment sink, and by pastry prep table not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under ice machine area had excess debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls/ceiling in walk in cooler not clean, had food stains, splattering, need detailed cleaning
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Oct 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INNER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE LOWER LEVEL MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR CORNERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS TO REMOVE STUCK ON DEAD INSECTS(SMALL FLIES) IN THE CORNER AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Dec 11, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Virgin Hotels Chicago Llc — Lower Level Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Virgin Hotels Chicago Llc — Lower Level Kitchen on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Virgin Hotels Chicago Llc — Lower Level Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Virgin Hotels Chicago Llc — Lower Level Kitchen.
Has Virgin Hotels Chicago Llc — Lower Level Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Virgin Hotels Chicago Llc — Lower Level Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Virgin Hotels Chicago Llc — Lower Level Kitchen 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 Virgin Hotels Chicago Llc — Lower Level Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Virgin Hotels Chicago Llc — Lower Level Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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