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Hampton Inn/Hilton Garden Inn/Home 2 Suites

123 E Cermak Rd

Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Canvass

Jun 8, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS/TILE IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 9, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source

Recent Inspection

May 10, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 10, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 2, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING BREAKFAST. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH OTHER 1006 LICENSE

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID ICE MACHINE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE YOGURT AND MILK MINI COOLER ON THE SECOND FLOOR, AT THE SELF-SERVICE BREAKFAST FOOD LINE ON THE HAMPTON INN SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 28, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 8Handwashing

Official wording

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR HANDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASH AND DRY THEIR HANDS WITH GLOVES ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS WASH AND DRY THEIR BARE HANDS AND PUT ON A NEW SET OF GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH OTHER 1006 LICENSE.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS ON THE SECOND FLOOR. ALSO, NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR. TEMPERATURE OF WATER ON THE SECOND FLOOR WAS 48.0 AND FOR THE THIRD FLOOR THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 55.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MAINTENANCE ON SITE WAS ABLE TO RESTORE THE HOT WATER ON THE THIRD FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED ON OTHER 1006 LICENSE

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE YOGURT AND MILK MINI COOLER ON THE SECOND FLOOR, AT THE SELF-SERVICE BREAKFAST FOOD LINE ON THE HAMPTON INN SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID ICE MACHINE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 28, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 4, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGENT TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source

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