The Ambassador Hotel — Ambassador Hotel

1301-1309 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610

American

Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at The Ambassador Hotel — Ambassador Hotel is still short, with only one visit logged. The Ambassador Hotel — Ambassador Hotel was last inspected on Jun 17, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 17, 2025

License

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 88.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS SHOULD BE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR AND BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES THETHROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS AT THE HANDICAP UNISEX BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS. A) FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. B) WATER ON THE FLOOR AT THE DISH WASHING AREA SIPPING FROM THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES. C) FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Ambassador Hotel — Ambassador Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Ambassador Hotel — Ambassador Hotel on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at The Ambassador Hotel — Ambassador Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Ambassador Hotel — Ambassador Hotel.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Ambassador Hotel — Ambassador Hotel means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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