The Westin Michigan Avenue — Banquets/Starbucks/Employee Cafeteria
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 19 inspections at The Westin Michigan Avenue — Banquets/Starbucks/Employee Cafeteria, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Westin Michigan Avenue — Banquets/Starbucks/Employee Cafeteria is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 1, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEESE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 15 POUNDS OF CHEESE (INCLUDING SHREDDED CHEESE) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN STARBUCKS PREP AREA, IN BANQUET KITCHEN MENTIONED IN REPORT #2621144 AND IN BAR/ DINING ROOM MENTION IN REPORT # 2621140 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS ARE SERVICED. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE AT STARBUCKS USE HAND WASHING SINK TO CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHINGS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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May 13, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF ON THE PREP COOLER.(EMPLOYEE CAFE).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AIR VENT COVER VERY DUSTY ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY MUST PROVIDE HER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 18, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Heavy dust build-up noted on ceiling vent at Starbucks coffee station 1st floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Sep 29, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: incomplete labels of parfait packaged cups at grab and go cooler, instructed to proper labeling for packaged TCS foods, ie.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Inoperable thermometer in dairy cooler, instructed to provide good working ones.
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Dec 21, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INOPEROALE HAND WASH SINK AT MAIN DISH WASHING AREA, FAUCET CONNECTION LINES TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) BY THE END OF INSPECTION ENGINEER ON SITE INSTALLED A NEW FAUCET.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED TO REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Feb 7, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED NEXT TO OPEN GRILL SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION 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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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS/CLEANING UTENSILS FOR THE FRYER HELD INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION, AND AWAY FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER CABINET. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOK LIKE EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 20, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: COFFEE STATION REACH IN 1-DOOR MILK COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Oct 23, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Dec 15, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE TOASTER STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALL SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HANDLED SCOOP LYING IN THE ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE TO DISCOLORATION BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN PREP COUNTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Aug 25, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 11, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN AT FRONT OF PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Oct 12, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF ICE CUBES.
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Dec 12, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON THE INNER, TOP PORTION OF THE WALK-IN FREZZER DOOR FRAME, MUST BE ADDRESSED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: DIPPER WELL AT ROOM SERVICE AREA; CAN OPENERS & BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, CURTAINS OF THE DISHMACHINE AT MAIN KTCHEN-DUE TO DEBRIS/DIRT/GREASE OR LIME BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE, AROUND CORNERS OF THE DISHROOM, UNDER & AROUND FRYERS (IN MAIN KTCHEN), NEED CLEANING-DUE TO GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN-MUST REPLACE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Feb 17, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST STORE CLEAN PLATES UPSIDE DOWN OR COVER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSERS OF WALK-IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN & BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY ELEVATOR AREA AT THE REAR COFFEE STATION/KITCHEN, & CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE "WELLINGTON" W.I.C.
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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. ANY PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED; DUSTY COMPRESSORS/CONSENSER FANS OF MOST COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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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. MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP PREP SINK IN MAIN KTCHEN.
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Feb 24, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED MUST ADD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING BOXES IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN IN NEEDNOF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN THE DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Westin Michigan Avenue — Banquets/Starbucks/Employee Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Westin Michigan Avenue — Banquets/Starbucks/Employee Cafeteria on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Westin Michigan Avenue — Banquets/Starbucks/Employee Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Westin Michigan Avenue — Banquets/Starbucks/Employee Cafeteria.
Has The Westin Michigan Avenue — Banquets/Starbucks/Employee Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Westin Michigan Avenue — Banquets/Starbucks/Employee Cafeteria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Westin Michigan Avenue — Banquets/Starbucks/Employee Cafeteria 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 Westin Michigan Avenue — Banquets/Starbucks/Employee Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Westin Michigan Avenue — Banquets/Starbucks/Employee Cafeteria is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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