What is Sheraton Chicago Hotel/towers's health inspection score?

Sheraton Chicago Hotel/towers has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sheraton Chicago Hotel/towers last inspected?

Sheraton Chicago Hotel/towers was last inspected on January 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sheraton Chicago Hotel/towers have?

Sheraton Chicago Hotel/towers has 31 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sheraton Chicago Hotel/towers safe to eat at?

Sheraton Chicago Hotel/towers has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Sheraton Chicago Hotel/towers serve?

Sheraton Chicago Hotel/towers serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sheraton Chicago Hotel/towers

Name: Sheraton Chicago Hotel/towers
Address: 301 E NORTH WATER ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 75

301 E NORTH WATER ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/30/2025

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American•Streeterville

Ranked #432 of 713 in StreetervilleBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 30, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 67/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) 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.

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301 E NORTH WATER ST, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

Apr

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Feb

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED POT & PAN HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED & BUBBLING PAINT IN THE CEILING IN THE DISHROOMS ON 2ND & 5TH FLOOR AND CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN 2ND FLOOR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. NOTED CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN DISH ROOM CEILING HAS BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med5 Basic

9 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN BOTH DISHROOMS LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN POT& PAN DISH ROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE BANQUEST WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: VARIETY OF SOUP RANGING IN TEMPERATURES FROM 58.7F-61.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE 5TH FLOOR BANQUEST OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF BEVERAGE STORAGE CASE BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE 5TH FLOOR NEXT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM TEA STORAGE CLOSET. NOTED 3 MOUSE DROPPING AND BIRD FEATHERS OBSERVED IN TEA STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND BIRD FEATHERS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED POT & PAN DISH MACHINE EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ANDMAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED & BUBBLING PAINT IN THE CEILING IN THE DISHROOMS ON 2ND & 5TH FLOOR AND CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN 2ND FLOOR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. NOTED CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN DISH ROOM CEILING HAS BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT I WALK-IN PASTRY FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−40 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High4 Med5 Basic

12 total

40/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS MISSING AT DISH AREA HANDSINK. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED DELI SLICERS IN DELI PREP AREA SLIGHTLY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
HOT WATER RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F AND IS MEASURED AT 130.3F. 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 (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF GROUND BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. 10LBS OF GROUND BEEF MEASURED AT 52F. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
PREPARED FOOD (SHREDDED BEEF) IN BANQUET WALK-IN COOLER NOT MARKED WITH A USE-BY/DISCARD DATE. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $41 DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS AT WALK-IN COOLER NEAR OFFICE. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BANQUET DISH STORAGE AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE ROACHES IN EMPLOYEE KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE RODENT DROPPINGS AND ROACH INSECTS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS SOILED WITH DUST. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND CEILINGS SOILED WITH DUST, BLACK GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAGNANT PUDDLE WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−60 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 High

2 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Weak hot and cold water pressure at dish room hand wash sink, instructed to provide adequate
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hands washing signs in employees men's toilet room, instructed to provide.

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med

4 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Weak hot and cold water pressure at dish room hand wash sink, instructed to provide adequate pressure.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hands washing signs in employees men's toilet room, instructed to provide.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
High temp conveyor dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse 130f, instructed manager to provide 180f at final rinse, machine was being used during inspection, machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request. Priority violation 7-38-025.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food bins (sugar) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Base deductions−35 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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