What is The Allerton Hotel's health inspection score?

The Allerton Hotel has a SafeDine safety score of 79 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 Allerton Hotel last inspected?

The Allerton Hotel was last inspected on February 10, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Allerton Hotel have?

The Allerton Hotel has 35 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Allerton Hotel safe to eat at?

The Allerton Hotel has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Allerton Hotel serve?

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

Official Health Record

The Allerton Hotel

Name: The Allerton Hotel
Address: 701 N Michigan AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 79

701 N Michigan AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/10/2026

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American•Streeterville

Ranked #353 of 705 in StreetervilleBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Feb 10, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 78/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

701 N Michigan AVE, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

Sep

Jun 2024

2 inspections

6 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

May

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON USED AND UNUSED PREP AREA HANDWASH SINKS AND SHLEVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−16 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

68/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 2 ROACH CARCASSES ON 4TH FLOOR BANQUET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY DEAD INSECTS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN LIQUOR COOLER. MILK CRATES MAY NOT BE USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE MACHINES ON 3RD AND 23RD FLOOR WITH CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WATER BACKS UP FROM AIR GAP DRAIN ON TO FLOOR AND DOES NOT DRAIN ADEQUATELY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN. MANAGER HAD TECHNICIAN SERVICE FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STOVES, AND COOLERS AS WELL AS OTHER PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED KITCHEN AREA AND ON 4TH FLOOR BANQUET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY OLD UNUSED/ BROKEN EQUIPMENT TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S 2ND FLOOR GUEST BATHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED IN REAR PREP GRAY DUCK TAPE USED TO COVER HOLE IN STAINLESS STEEEL BACK SPASH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES, DAMAGED WALL BASES AND BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, DISH ROOM AREA, 3RD FLOOR PANTRY, AND 23RD FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

6 High2 Med8 Basic

16 total2 risk factors

4/100inspection score

−86 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION 2ND FLOOR REAR PREP, 2ND FLOOR BAR, AND 3RD FLOOR PANTRY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS IN 2ND FLOOR BAR,3RD FLOOR PANTRY, 4TH FLOOR PANTRY AND 23RD FLOOR BANQUETS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION ON 2ND FLOOR REAR PREP, 3RD FLOOR PANTRY, EMPLOYEE CAFE AND 23RD FLOOR BANQUETS.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
HOT WATER RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F AND IS MEASURED AT 142.4F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR UNIT SO THAT HOT RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180-194F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG REMOVED BY A HEALTH INSPECTOR ONCE DISH MACHINE IS PROPERLY REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
WILD RICE IS 131.4 �F. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD IS NOT MAINTAINED AT 135�F, OR ABOVE. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS AND DISCUSSED HACCP CONCEPT WITH EMPLOYEE AND PERSON IN CHARGE. INADEQUATELY HELD FOOD WAS RAPIDLY REHEATED TO ABOVE 165�F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2ND FLOOR BAR, AND DISHROOM, RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S 2ND FLOOR GUEST BATHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED IN REAR PREP GRAY DUCK TAPE USED TO COVER HOLE IN STAINLESS STEEEL BACK SPASH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES, DAMAGED WALL BASES AND BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, DISH ROOM AREA, 3RD FLOOR PANTRY, AND 23RD FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 09-22-2023, REPORT #2582144,. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−86 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High

3 total3 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling TCS foods ( chicken, deli meat....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
Observed open employees drinks container on prep table, instructed to keep away or use containers with lids.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 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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