License Re-Inspection
Sep 10, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Hotel Silversmith
10-16 S Wabash Ave
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3 inspectionsLicense Re-Inspection
Sep 10, 2026
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LIQUOR REACH IN COOLERS IN STORAGE ROOM,MEAT SLICER,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR SIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,COUNTER TOPS AND CABINETS IN REAR BEVERAGE AREA.MUST DELIME DISH 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,LOOSE WALL AND MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR BEVERAGE AREA AND HALLWAY.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR BEVERAGE HALLWAY.OBSERVED PEELING PAINTED CONCRETE FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS MUST REPAIR TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LIQUOR REACH IN COOLERS IN STORAGE ROOM,MEAT SLICER,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR SIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,COUNTER TOPS AND CABINETS IN REAR BEVERAGE AREA.MUST DELIME DISH 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,LOOSE WALL AND MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR BEVERAGE AREA AND HALLWAY.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR BEVERAGE HALLWAY.OBSERVED PEELING PAINTED CONCRETE FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS MUST REPAIR TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source
License
Sep 3, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST ADJUST FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER AT CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MIDDLE HAND SINK.
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR BEVERAGE AREA AND ON WALLS,PILLARS AND TRAY CEILINGS IN BAR AND DINING AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/3/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)9CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LIQUOR REACH IN COOLERS IN STORAGE ROOM,MEAT SLICER,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR SIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,COUNTER TOPS AND CABINETS IN REAR BEVERAGE AREA.MUST DELIME DISH 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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS AND LEAKY PIPE AT SAME,LEAKY PIPE AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,LOOSE WALL AND MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR BEVERAGE AREA AND HALLWAY.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR BEVERAGE HALLWAY.OBSERVED PEELING PAINTED CONCRETE FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS MUST REPAIR TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 3, 2026 · Original Source