What is Intercontinental Hotel Chicago's health inspection score?

Intercontinental Hotel Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Intercontinental Hotel Chicago last inspected?

Intercontinental Hotel Chicago was last inspected on February 25, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Intercontinental Hotel Chicago have?

Intercontinental Hotel Chicago has 16 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Intercontinental Hotel Chicago safe to eat at?

Yes, Intercontinental Hotel Chicago has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Intercontinental Hotel Chicago serve?

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

Official Health Record

Intercontinental Hotel Chicago

Name: Intercontinental Hotel Chicago
Address: 505 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 96

505 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/25/2026

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0Excellent

American•Streeterville

Ranked #74 of 705 in StreetervilleBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Feb 25, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

1 month 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

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

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

505 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

May

Apr 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Recent Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING COLD WATER HANDLE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POT & PAN DISH ROOM SINK STOPPERS MISSING IN ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN EMPLOYEE CAFTERIA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AND BROKEN WALL AND FLOOR TILES IN POT & PAN DISH ROOM NEAR HAND SINK. NOTED FLOOR GROUT IS MISSING IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND REPAIR BROKEN TILE, MISSING GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HANDSINK NEAR TOASTER AREA IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP LEAKING FROM HOT & COLD-WATER HANDLES. NOTED HANDSINK IN GARMAGE ALSO LEAKING FROM HOT& COLD-WATER HANDLES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED IN BANQUETS KITCHEN, HANDSINK CAULKING PEELING OFF, INSTRCUTED TO RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

May 24

Recent Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Obstructed hand wash sink, found a large food cart placed in front of the only hand wash sink in fruit cut-up kitchen preventing access to hand wash sink. Instructed manager to keep all hand wash sinks accessible. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Slow drainage at hand wash sinks at main employees restrooms, instructed to repair and maintain.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Spoons in-use are kept in standing water container at room temp, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Clean-in place not done properly for meat slicer, noted food debris behind blade, Instructed to clean and maintain.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Unable to locate back flow prevention device for ice maker next to employees cafeteria, Instructed to expose.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Peeling paint noted at kitchen ceiling, instructed to remove and maintain.

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food container ( sugar )labeled incorrectly, instructed to label food properly.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
Poor insulation around cold lines in main kitchen walk-in cooler, causing condensation, instructed to better insulate to prevent dripping on food containers.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Found a bag of employee food stored at customer's food shelf in walk-in cooler, instructed to separate.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting in Pastry walk-in cooler, instructed to add more lighting.

Base deductions−11 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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