Swissotel Chicago - Hotel — Event Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025
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Public records show 19 inspections at Swissotel Chicago - Hotel — Event Kitchen stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded eight 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
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERED A LEAK AT THE PIPING UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE PASTRY STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS AFTER USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS OF DEBRIS AND PUDDLES IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not cleaned properly, found food debris behind blade housing, instructed to clean slicer properly and maintain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Ice build-up noted on cooling unit of walk-in cooler, instructed to remove ice and maintain.
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Jul 20, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/GAUGE FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF CONVEYOR GRADE WAREWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS( COOKED PAST, CHICKEN) IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE AND BREAD CRUMB OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK CONTAINERS BY THE DRY 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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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Oct 7, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR..) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using disposable cups as a scoop for bulk food container. instructed to use proper scoops.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Slow drainage at 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Oct 8, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 8, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM MUST INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE COLD FAUCET HANDLE OF THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED CLEAN UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN VARIOUS BINS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS, PLATES, POTS AND PANS STORED NEAR THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT ALL MENTIONED ITEMS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Feb 27, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS ( WATER CONTAINERS ) NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP NOTED IN WALK-IN FREEZERS COOLING UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DAMAGED INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, METAL PLATE NOT EVEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE BINS STORED ON FLOOR OF BAR NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.
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Apr 12, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA GUNS AND SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEES LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2017
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 OVER 100 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE MAIN DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA GUNS AND SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. 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: OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED BY THE ICE MACHINES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEES LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, needs detailed cleaning food debris removed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Floors in kitchen areas by exposed hand sink and dish machine areas need re-grouting).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas shall be replaced. Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed, missing exhaust vent cover(ventilation) by ice machine areas, shall be provided).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Kosher kitchen area had broken, missing light shields, shall be provided).
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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(gnats) 20 in rear kitchen areas by dish machine, and storage areas(15 ), 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. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, 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 shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, needs detailed cleaning food debris removed. Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Break down table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machines(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment not clean need had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen areas by exposed hand sink and dish machine areas need re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas shall be replaced. Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. missing exhaust vent cover(ventilation), by ice machine areas, shall be provided.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: kosher kitchen area had broken, missing light shields, shall be provided.
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Oct 6, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 46TH FLOOR.ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WINDOW SILLS AT ABOVE LOCATION TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DUST. MUST SEAL TWO HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE BACK LINE OF THE ZURICH BALLROOM BANQUET SERVICE AREA(STAGING AREA) LOCATED UNDER THE ELECTRICAL BOX. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXHAUST HOOD CEILING VENTS IN THE BANQUET EXHAUST HOODS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF, WAITSTAFF, DISHWASHERS AND BAR STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW NECK USED AS MULTI-USE UTENSIL FOR SALAD DRESSING, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTIUE, UNABLE TO WASH INSIDE SURFACES PROPERLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF EMPLOYEES CAFETRIA BEHIND SODA MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 2.5 GALLON OF SPLIT PEA SOUP STORED IN A LARGE CONTAINER AT 53.0F AT THE CENTER, SOUP PLCAED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER, SOUP DISCARDED VALUED AT $20. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEVERAL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS (COFFEE POTS) STORED NEXT TO OPEN GARBAGE CONTAINER IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY FROM ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS SITTING IN STANDING WATER IN SCOOP HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A DRY CLEAN HOLDER.
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Sep 16, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MICROWAVE MACHINES IN THE RED CAFE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER BOX LOCATED IN STORAGE ROOM IN L4.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER (BANQUET COOLER) AND BOTH WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN L4.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE RED CAFE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS AT IN CONCOURSE LEVEL IN THE LADIES RESTOOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE SO AS TO NOT LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE RED CAFE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
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Oct 16, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND DEBTIS FOUND AT BOTTOM, 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: FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND A LARGE CRACK IN CENTER OF MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR, 2 PIECES OF CARPET MATS FOUND BY 3-COMPS SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO SEAL CRACKS AND REMOVE CARPET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CREVICES NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER WITH ORANGE FILM ON INTERIOR SURFACES, 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 13, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. PERSONAL ITEMS, HAND BAGS, MAKE UP ...., MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Swissotel Chicago - Hotel — Event Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Swissotel Chicago - Hotel — Event Kitchen on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Swissotel Chicago - Hotel — Event Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Swissotel Chicago - Hotel — Event Kitchen.
Has Swissotel Chicago - Hotel — Event Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Swissotel Chicago - Hotel — Event Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Swissotel Chicago - Hotel — Event Kitchen 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 Swissotel Chicago - Hotel — Event Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Swissotel Chicago - Hotel — Event Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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