The Drake Hotel — Espression Lavazza

140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Drake Hotel — Espression Lavazza has six inspections on file, the first dated 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Drake Hotel — Espression Lavazza's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 45.4F, YOGURT 43.6F, CHICKEN SANDWICH 47.7F, QUICHE 47.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 14 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED GRIND COFFEE BEANS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TI CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
70
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIP INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP AND INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE A RISK OF CONTAMINATION FOR CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING IMPROPER RINSING PROCEDURES DURING WAREWASHING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FAILED TO RINSE DISHES BETWEEN WASHING AND SANITIZING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO USE DISTINCT, SEPARATE WATER RINSE AFTER WASHING AND BEFORE SANITIZING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT WHEN USING A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT ABRASIVES OR OTHER CLEANING CHEMICALS ARE REMOVED PRIOR TO SANITIZING AND MAINTAIN.
48
90
Dec 20, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING ATTACHED TO SANITIZER BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREAS UNDERNEATH ALL COOLING AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
90
Dec 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKING AT THE BASE ONTO FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA OF LAVAZZA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
48
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING ATTACHED TO SANITIZER BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREAS UNDERNEATH ALL COOLING AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
82
Feb 8, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Water & ice from approved source
31
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: DELI CUPS USE AS BULK FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER DURABLE SCOOPS.
45
90
Mar 25, 2021
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS AND HAND SOAP AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE HAND WASHING AIDS FROM SINKS NOT USED FOR HAND WASHNING.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE COFFEE BEANS AND GROUNDS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
55
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Drake Hotel — Espression Lavazza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Drake Hotel — Espression Lavazza on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Drake Hotel — Espression Lavazza?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Drake Hotel — Espression Lavazza.

Has The Drake Hotel — Espression Lavazza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Drake Hotel — Espression Lavazza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Drake Hotel — Espression Lavazza 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 The Drake Hotel — Espression Lavazza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Drake Hotel — Espression Lavazza is inspected roughly once per year on average.