Hyatt House/Hyatt Place and Food Ct was last inspected on May 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
May 18, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed the double doors in the garbage storage area with small openings at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned doors and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed spoons and butter knives stored in the dishwashing area not inverted. Instructed to invert and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the interior of the ice machine with slight brow build up on the panel above the ice. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the top, rear part of the prep cooler near the dry storage goods in need of cleaning. Found food crumbs and packages of ketchup in mentioned cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed low-temperature dishwashing machine behind bar area (not in use at the time of the inspection) not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was o ppm. Instructed not to use until equipment is properly sanitizing. Unit tagged, please review comments for tag removal instructions. Priority violation 7-38-025, no citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 or more live, small flies in prep and bar areas. Small flies were found on the walls in near the elevator, on boxes, on wall above prep cooler, flying in bar area. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity, clean, and sanitize all affected surfaces. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the double doors in the garbage storage area with small openings at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned doors and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed spoons and butter knives stored in the dishwashing area not inverted. Instructed to invert and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine with slight brow build up on the panel above the ice. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the top, rear part of the prep cooler near the dry storage goods in need of cleaning. Found food crumbs and packages of ketchup in mentioned cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed two garbage dumpsters overflowing with trash and preventing proper lid closure. Instructed to always have dumpster lid closed to prevent food source for pest priority foundation 7-38-020(b), citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor beneath the bar equipment. Clean the floor drain behind the bar.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate on the premises. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for all food handling employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap provided at the exposed hand washing sink at the front desk coffee prep station. Management instructed to provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed live small flying insects in the food prep area. Approx. 30 live small flying insects were observed on the ceiling, walls, and equipment in the food prep and dishwashing areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicator to test the surface temperature of utensils placed inside the high-temperature dish machine. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the floor beneath the bar equipment. Clean the floor drain behind the bar. Clean the food debris splash on the wall above the prep cooler in the food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on the premises. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site during the time of inspection. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No soap at the two hand wash sinks. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while the temperature control for safety foods (ham) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that all food handler employees must have food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed person in charge that allergen training is required for certified manager.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No person in charge with foodservice manager training.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no test strips or testing device onsite for registering final rinse temp(180f) for high temperature dish machine. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid original city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate on site. Instructed person in charge that valid original city of chicago sanitation license must be posted on site at all time. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that all food handler employees must have food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed person in charge that allergen training is required for certified manager.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea procedure or supplies on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.