What is The Willows Hotel's health inspection score?

The Willows 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 The Willows Hotel last inspected?

The Willows Hotel was last inspected on November 7, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Willows Hotel have?

The Willows Hotel has 4 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Willows Hotel safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does The Willows Hotel serve?

The Willows Hotel serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Willows Hotel

Name: The Willows Hotel
Address: 555 W SURF ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 82

555 W SURF ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/7/2024

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #429 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Nov 7, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

19 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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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555 W SURF ST, Chicago, IL 60657

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114//NOTED CLUTTER IN CLOSET ACROSS FROM STAFF BREAK ROOM AND IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE KEPT ITEMS ON SMOOTH, NON-POROUS SHELVES THAT ARE A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR------ 6-501.11//NOTED UNEVEN FLOOR "REPAIRED" WITH RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH MINI FRIDGE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD AND REPAIR, RESTORING EVEN SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. ALSO NOTED EAST WALLS IN LOBBY NOT SMOOTH OR EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESTORE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE GROUND FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS ISSUE ABOVE TILES. STAINED TILES ARE INDICATIVE OF A LEAK.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HALF AND HALF HELD IN LOBBY COOLING UNIT AND REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOR COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER IN CLOSET ACROSS FROM STAFF BREAK ROOM AND IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE KEPT ITEMS ON SMOOTH, NON-POROUS SHELVES THAT ARE A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED UNEVEN FLOOR "REPAIRED" WITH RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH MINI FRIDGE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD AND REPAIR, RESTORING EVEN SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. ALSO NOTED EAST WALLS IN LOBBY NOT SMOOTH OR EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESTORE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE GROUND FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS ISSUE ABOVE TILES. STAINED TILES ARE INDICATIVE OF A LEAK.

Base deductions−9 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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