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Hotel Silversmith

Restaurant

10-16 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

The Loop

Sep 10, 2026 — License re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

Walk-in cooler has rust on shelving; loose flooring in freezer and widespread structural damage throughout facility.

Key Findings

  • Rust found on walk-in cooler shelving units requires removal.
  • Loose flooring in walk-in freezer and loose walls with missing bases in beverage area and hallway need repair or replacement.
  • Extensive buildup of grease and food debris on grill table, steam table, fryer cabinets, meat slicer, coolers, and other equipment throughout facility.
  • Peeling paint on concrete floors in prep and dish washing areas, plus debris and splatter on walls in bar and beverage stations require cleaning and repair.

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 #47 — 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.

Violation code #49 — 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.

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Inspection History

Hotel Silversmith has had 5 inspections in the last 5 years with a 40% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 20, 2026.

Oct 20, 2026Fail

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

2 violations
Sep 10, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

5 violations
Sep 10, 2026Pass

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.