What is Embassy Suites Hotel's health inspection score?

Embassy Suites Hotel has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Embassy Suites Hotel last inspected?

Embassy Suites Hotel was last inspected on May 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Embassy Suites Hotel have?

Embassy Suites Hotel has 18 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Embassy Suites Hotel safe to eat at?

Embassy Suites Hotel has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Embassy Suites Hotel

Name: Embassy Suites Hotel
Address: 511 N COLUMBUS DR, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 82

511 N COLUMBUS DR, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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6 inspections

Last: May 14, 2025

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+22 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Sep

Oct 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

May 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

May

May 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM OUTSIDE SMALL KITCHEN WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 78 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK REACHED APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High2 Med7 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

31/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHER OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE RACKS AND STORING SILVERWARER AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 125.9F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITHOUT A COLD RUNNING WATER PETAL TO MIX IN TOO HOT TO WASH HANDS.MUST HAVE AT 100.F-120.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:20 A.M.TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS AT HAND SINK NOW THE HOT WATER IS 106.6F.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMER'S MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS ADJACENT TO DINING AREA.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR HALLWAY PREP AREA WHERE COFFEE POTS,TOASTER,BAGS AND BOXES OF PASTRIES ARE BEING PACKAGED AND REFILLING OF COFFEE,HANDLING OF OPEN FOODS.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND , ON UPPER WALLS & CEILING,FLOOR DRAINS & LEGS OF DISH SCRAPE SINK,IN CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, MOPSINK AREA, 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE SMALL LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/14/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER UPPER LEFT DOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN MAIN KITCHEN-ON GRILL TABLE.2ND FL. KITCHEN- UNUSED EQUIPMENT-FRYER CABINET,LOWER STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREA.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING STALL DOORS IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS ADJACENT TO DINING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MAIN KITCHEN -DAIRY WALK IN COOLER DAMAGED WALL BASE,WALK IN COOLER #1.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREA,MAIN KITCHEN-UNDER FRYER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA.

Base deductions−64 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
Inaccurate cooler thermometer at omelet station, instructed to place thermometer in warmest part of cooler.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

Base deductions−7 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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