What is Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare's health inspection score?

Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare last inspected?

Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare was last inspected on January 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare have?

Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare has 29 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare safe to eat at?

Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare serve?

Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare

Name: Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare
Address: 5615 N CUMBERLAND AVE, Chicago, 60631
Rating: 74

5615 N CUMBERLAND AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/13/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 13, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5615 N CUMBERLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60631

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Jan 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR MADE INACCESSIBLE BY WATER BEING DISCONNECTED AND COVERING IN PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN AN OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE MANNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT BAR MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MIANTAIN DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100 PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN, SALMON, HAMBURGERS, AND STEAKS MAINTAININING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN COOLER SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE: CHICKEN AT 48.1F, HAMBURGERS AT 47.6F, SALMON AT 47.6F, AND STEAKS AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE AND ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LABELED "HOLIDAY INN." INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED OFF OF LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE KEGS AND OTHER DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−41 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SENSOR ON AUTOMATIC PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THEREMOMETER ON SITE AND BROKEN WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER AND REPAIR WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLIGH LEAK COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIM ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR KTICHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−23 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF,MILK,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT TWO DRIP COFFEE MACHINES AT KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND SMALL HOLES AT WALL BY DISHMACHINE.MUST SEAL.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD UNDER PREP COOLER AT END OF MAIN COOKING LINE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE REMOVED AND SURFACE MUST BE A SMMOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GRILLS AND OVENS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNDER HIGH TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINE HAS 2 ROUND CIRCULAR OPENINGS IN FLOOR LEADING TO GREASE TRAP. OPENINGS MUST BE DEGREASEAD AND COVERED TO DETER INSECTS AND ODOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PULL COOLERS OUT AND CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON COOKING LINE. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS CLOGGED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NEAR HIGH TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINE NEEDS DRAIN COVER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED COVING MISSING ON END OF COOKING LINE ALONG BASE OF WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OPENINGS IN WALLS CREATING INSECT HARBORAGE. INSTALL COVING AND CLOSE ALL HOLES TO DETER INSECT HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN, MOP SINK AREAS, UNDER BAR AREAS, AND DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

Base deductions−12 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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