The Allerton Hotel

701 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2014, The Allerton Hotel has 15 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting The Allerton Hotel squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON USED AND UNUSED PREP AREA HANDWASH SINKS AND SHLEVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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May 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WATER BACKS UP FROM AIR GAP DRAIN ON TO FLOOR AND DOES NOT DRAIN ADEQUATELY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN. MANAGER HAD TECHNICIAN SERVICE FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 ROACH CARCASSES ON 4TH FLOOR BANQUET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY DEAD INSECTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN LIQUOR COOLER. MILK CRATES MAY NOT BE USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINES ON 3RD AND 23RD FLOOR WITH CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVES, AND COOLERS AS WELL AS OTHER PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED KITCHEN AREA AND ON 4TH FLOOR BANQUET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY OLD UNUSED/ BROKEN EQUIPMENT TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 17, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S 2ND FLOOR GUEST BATHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP GRAY DUCK TAPE USED TO COVER HOLE IN STAINLESS STEEEL BACK SPASH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES, DAMAGED WALL BASES AND BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, DISH ROOM AREA, 3RD FLOOR PANTRY, AND 23RD FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Jun 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HOT WATER RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F AND IS MEASURED AT 142.4F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR UNIT SO THAT HOT RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180-194F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG REMOVED BY A HEALTH INSPECTOR ONCE DISH MACHINE IS PROPERLY REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WILD RICE IS 131.4 �F. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD IS NOT MAINTAINED AT 135�F, OR ABOVE. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS AND DISCUSSED HACCP CONCEPT WITH EMPLOYEE AND PERSON IN CHARGE. INADEQUATELY HELD FOOD WAS RAPIDLY REHEATED TO ABOVE 165�F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS IN 2ND FLOOR BAR,3RD FLOOR PANTRY, 4TH FLOOR PANTRY AND 23RD FLOOR BANQUETS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION 2ND FLOOR REAR PREP, 2ND FLOOR BAR, AND 3RD FLOOR PANTRY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 09-22-2023, REPORT #2582144,. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION ON 2ND FLOOR REAR PREP, 3RD FLOOR PANTRY, EMPLOYEE CAFE AND 23RD FLOOR BANQUETS.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2ND FLOOR BAR, AND DISHROOM, RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF 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. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S 2ND FLOOR GUEST BATHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP GRAY DUCK TAPE USED TO COVER HOLE IN STAINLESS STEEEL BACK SPASH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES, DAMAGED WALL BASES AND BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, DISH ROOM AREA, 3RD FLOOR PANTRY, AND 23RD FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling TCS foods ( chicken, deli meat....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed open employees drinks container on prep table, instructed to keep away or use containers with lids.
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Jan 17, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED O LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SHELVES AND UNDER COUNTER AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE HANDWASH SINK FOR THE LOWER KITCHEN SALAD/BEVERAGE/TOAST PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPERATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET GLASSES AND UTENSILS ON THE TABLES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE/INVERT/COVER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 19, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2098890 DATED ON 10/16/17 NOT CORRECTED- #33-MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, DRIED FOOD PIECES STUCK ON BACK OF BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY, #35 CHIPPED WALL AT EMPLOYEE CAFE NEXT TO PLATES STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING METAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT HANDLES AS SCOOPS INSIDE ALL BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND BAR HANDWASH BOWLS AROUND HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA 4-DOOR LINE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Oct 16, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( POTATOES, EGGS, SAUSAGE.... ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BREAKFAST SELF SERVICE BUFFET WITH INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD, SEVERAL OPEN FOOD TRAYS OUT SIDE FOOD SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL OPEN FOOD ITEMS UNDER A SNEEZE GUARD. SALAD STATION PREP COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON TOP COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, DRIED FOOD PIECES STUCK ON BACK OF BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED WALL AT THE EMPLOYEE CAFE NEXT TO PLATES STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES AT FRONT FOOD SERVER STATION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE CUBES.
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Feb 7, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT LOWER KITCHEN HAND SINK WHILE STAFF PREPARING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF ). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, ALSO COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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May 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR DUST BUILDUP IN THE KITCHEN: CAN OPENER BLADE, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, LOWER COMPARMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR PANINI PRESS (DUST), CLEAN POT, PAN, AND PLATE STORAGE RACK COVERED IN DUST, AND THE CABINETS UNDER THE FOOD LINE WHERE DIRTY COOKING DISHES AND UTENSILS ARE STORED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Apr 17, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN ROOM SERVICE KITCHEN OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ROOM SERVICE KITCHEN AND MAIN KITCHEN ON UPPER LEVEL OF FOOD DEBRIS, AROUND AND BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING ABOVE DISH WASHER IN DISH ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT COVER AT CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN KITCHEN AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES.
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Apr 21, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
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Apr 10, 2014
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F, AND THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.3F. BOTH UNITS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CUT FRUITS. BOTH COOLERS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 43.5F, SALMON AT 43.7F, CUT FRUIT AT 46.2F, YOGURT AT 47.4F, CHEESE AT 45.8F, AND SHRIMP AT 46.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM. APPROXIMATELY 35 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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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN AND LOOSE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND COUNTERTOPS ALONG THE COOK'S LINE AND DISH STORAGE SHELVING NEAR THE STAIRS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REPAIR THE FLOORING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD DBERIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A DRAIN LINE HOSE FOR THE SODA GUN HODLER AT THE BAR AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Allerton Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Allerton Hotel on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Allerton Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Allerton Hotel.

Has The Allerton Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Allerton Hotel have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Allerton Hotel 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 The Allerton Hotel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Allerton Hotel is inspected roughly once per year on average.