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La Quinta Inn And Suites Chicago Downtown

Restaurant

1 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606

The Loop

Oct 8, 2026 — License re-inspection

Pass

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

Prep cooler was missing a thermometer and had a leaking condenser causing liquid to pool inside.

Key Findings

  • No thermometer in the prep cooler to monitor food temperature.
  • Condenser leak in prep cooler created liquid accumulation on the interior bottom.
  • Dust buildup on lightshields around the prep area vent.

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 #36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector's Notes:

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Violation code #47 — 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.

Inspection History

La Quinta Inn And Suites Chicago Downtown has had 5 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 8, 2026.

Oct 8, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

3 violations
Oct 8, 2026Pass

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

Oct 1, 2026Fail

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

5 violations