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Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Hotel

Restaurant

8500 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

Northwest Side

Apr 24, 2025 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Failed inspection with 5 violations found.

Key Findings

  • Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located in bar and in 16th floor lounge.
  • Observed no thermomters inside walk-in coolers and prep coolers throughout facility.
  • Observed batteries on automatic paper towel dispenser on cook line are not working.
  • Observed 2 cutting boards on cook line are covered in deep grooves and dark stains.

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 #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR AND IN 16TH FLOOR LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED NO THERMOMTERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS THROUGHT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

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Inspection History

Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Hotel has had 12 inspections in the last 5 years with a 83% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 14, 2026.

Oct 14, 2026Fail

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

7 violations
Apr 24, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Standout inspection
Apr 23, 2025Conditional

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

12 violations