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Embassy Suites Hotel

Restaurant

511 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60611

Streeterville

Oct 2, 2023 — Canvass inspection

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A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Dishwashing machine failed to reach proper sanitizing temperature and was shut down; manager lacked required food service certificate.

Key Findings

  • High-temperature dishwashing machine not sanitizing properly—final rinse measured only 135°F instead of required temperature. Machine was tagged and taken out of service; must be repaired and approved by CDPH before use.
  • Food service manager on duty lacked valid Chicago food service sanitation certificate while handling and serving ready-to-eat foods including eggs and sausage.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

High temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, Final rinse temp at 135f, machine was being used during inspection. Instructed manager to provide proper final rinse temp. Priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when repaired.

Violation code #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

No valid certificate for food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( eggs, sausage...), Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

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Inspection History

Embassy Suites Hotel has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 75% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jun 25, 2026.

Jun 25, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
May 14, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

1 violation
May 21, 2024Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Standout inspection
May 14, 2024Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

13 violations
Oct 6, 2023Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

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Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations
Sep 20, 2022Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations
Dec 7, 2021Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations