What is Fairfield And Suites Chicago Downtown River North's health inspection score?

Fairfield And Suites Chicago Downtown River North has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fairfield And Suites Chicago Downtown River North last inspected?

Fairfield And Suites Chicago Downtown River North was last inspected on December 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fairfield And Suites Chicago Downtown River North have?

Fairfield And Suites Chicago Downtown River North has 14 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fairfield And Suites Chicago Downtown River North safe to eat at?

Yes, Fairfield And Suites Chicago Downtown River North has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Fairfield And Suites Chicago Downtown River North

Name: Fairfield And Suites Chicago Downtown River North
Address: 60 W ILLINOIS ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 87

60 W ILLINOIS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/11/2025

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0Excellent

River North

Ranked #108 of 547 in River North

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Dec 11, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

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

60 W ILLINOIS ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Dec

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

May

Dec 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Dec 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15---OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE RIGHT FAUCET INSIDE THE WOMAN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE TABLE TOP COFFEE HOT WATER DISPENSER UNIT IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE RIGHT FAUCET INSIDE THE WOMAN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE (INTERIOR ICE SHIELD) NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH, SOILED WITH VISIBLE RED RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE INCLUDING ICE SHIELD. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AND ENGINEER STAFF CLEANED AND SANITIZED ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF JUICE DISPENSER MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH JUICE SPLASHES AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED AGAINST WALL AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA WHILE DRYING. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MOP AND STORE MOP SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT SOIL WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
No sanitizer test strips for 3-comp sink sanitizer (Quaternary Ammonium), instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Employees personal items ( vitamins, phone...) stored on clean utensils shelf. Instructed to keep away from clean utensils and open foods.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 122F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-192F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 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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