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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

La Quinta Inn And Suites Chicago Downtown

1 S Franklin St

Last inspected Oct 1, 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

3 inspections

License

Oct 1, 2026

Fail

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source

License

Oct 1, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

CONDENSOR LEAKING IN PREP COOLER CAUSING LIQUID ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM INTERIOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE OF REAR WAREWASHING UNIT INOPERABLE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FULLY FUNCTIONAL. UNIT NOT BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

DUST ACCUMULATION ON LIGHTSHIELDS SURROUNDING VENT IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Allergen training as required

Inspector’s notes

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

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, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source

License

Sep 23, 2026

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source

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