Trump International Hotel — Banquets/Meeting Rooms

401 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 19 inspections at Trump International Hotel — Banquets/Meeting Rooms, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 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.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Trump International Hotel — Banquets/Meeting Rooms is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILDUP IN UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. STAFF OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED UNUSED SLICERS IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 4, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Missing hands washing signs in employees toilet rooms, instructed to post.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No food probe thermometer in kitchen, instructed to obtain.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Clean food container not with food label still attached, instructed to clean food properly and remove old food stickers and tape date.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Weak hot water pressure at rear hand wash sink faucet, instructed to provide, under city pressure.
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Jun 16, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 14, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 26, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME STAINED CEILING TILES BY THE COOK LINE IN THE BANQUETS KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Feb 25, 2019
Routine
4 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. 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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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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Jan 18, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE GAUGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS/LIP OF FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS 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 DUST BUILD UP ON WALL IN DISHMACHINE ROOM BY CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSULATION IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, 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: STANDING WATER AT CORNER OF DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND 2 TRAYS OF COOKED FISH AT 48.2F INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEHIND THE EMPLOYEE CAFE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEUQATELY SANITIZE (0PPM CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY WAS ABLE TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER LEVELS AT 50 PPM BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISHROOM BEHIND EMPLOYEE CAFE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE IN THE SAME ROOM. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAMGED TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN PREP. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE TO PREVENT BULBS FROM SHATTERING OVER A PREP AREA.
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Nov 23, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE 2ND HAND SINK FORM THE ENTRANCE IN THE MENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. ALSO NOTED LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK NEAREST TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 3, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 11, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ONE SNEEZE GUARD AT EMPLOYEES CAFTERIA SELF SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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May 17, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS ON FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MSUT STORE ICE SCOOP OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP AROUND COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT REAR PREP AREA, FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF MILDEW OR DUST-MUST MAINTAIN. 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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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXHAUST VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE & POOR CAULKING AROUND THE SPLASH GUARDS OF THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE ADDRESSED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. 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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Oct 26, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trump International Hotel — Banquets/Meeting Rooms last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trump International Hotel — Banquets/Meeting Rooms on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trump International Hotel — Banquets/Meeting Rooms?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Trump International Hotel — Banquets/Meeting Rooms.

Has Trump International Hotel — Banquets/Meeting Rooms' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trump International Hotel — Banquets/Meeting Rooms have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Trump International Hotel — Banquets/Meeting Rooms 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 Trump International Hotel — Banquets/Meeting Rooms inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Trump International Hotel — Banquets/Meeting Rooms is inspected roughly once per year on average.