What is Blackstone Hotel's health inspection score?

Blackstone Hotel has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Blackstone Hotel last inspected?

Blackstone Hotel was last inspected on February 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Blackstone Hotel have?

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

Is Blackstone Hotel safe to eat at?

Yes, Blackstone Hotel has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Blackstone Hotel serve?

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

Official Health Record

Blackstone Hotel

Name: Blackstone Hotel
Address: 636 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 88

636 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/18/2026

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0Excellent

American•South Loop

Ranked #95 of 291 in South LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Feb 18, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 86/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) 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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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Sep

May 2024

1 inspections

7 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Oct

Feb 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DRAWER OF REACH IN COOLER ACCROSS FROM STOVE IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW LEAK AT SHUTOFF VALVE UNDER HANDSINK ACROSS FROM STOVE IN RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN TILE BY 2ND FLOOR ELEVATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH MACHINES. MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE FROM BUILD UP.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED 2 OUT OF 8 DUMPSTERS WITHOUT LIDS AND WERE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−18 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH MACHINES. MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE FROM BUILD UP.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE DARK SPOTS AND DEEP CUTS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN 3RD FLOOR PREP KITCHEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING OF BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BEVERAGE DISPENSOR MACHINE IN MAIN RESTAURANT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPALACING WHERE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALLS IN MAIN RESTAURANT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN MAIN RESTAURANT REAR PREP, FRONT PREP AND MAIN BAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT WALL BASES AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS AT DISH AREAS, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

63/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, AND ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS LOCATED AT THE DRINK PREP AREA OF THE 2ND FLOOR MERCAT RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED TWO OUT OF FOUR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITHOUT LIDS TO PROPERLY CLOSE THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS THAT PROPERLY CLOSE AND ARE TIGHT FITTING FOR THE TWO SAID GARBAGE DUMPSTER OR REMOVE THE TWO SAID GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND ONLY UTILIZE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON AT ONE OF FOUR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High1 Med4 Basic

10 total3 risk factors

22/100inspection score

−63 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
3-502.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY USING A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD FOR TCS FOODS (BEEF, FISH) WITHOUT A HAACP PLAN NOR A VARIANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF TCS FOODS AND CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN REGARD TO SPECIAL PROCESSES. TCS FOODS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
8-103.11 OBSERVED NO HAACP PLAN ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAACP PLAN OR OBTAIN A VARIANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #29.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH ONLINE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH ONLINE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). MANAGER PROVIDED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH ONLINE MENU DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRESET WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION OF TABLEWARE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL GLASSWARE, PLATES ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES AS WELL AS THE PLATING SECTION OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE SHELVES (TO GO CONTAINERS, PLATES, GLASSWARE AND UTENSILS), AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR ALL SILVERWARE ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES AND BY THE FOOD PREP AREA SERVING STATION OR DO NOT PRESET CUSTOMER DINING TABLES OR SET CUSTOMER DINING TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON AT ONE OF FOUR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED SOME OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITHOUT LIDS AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (CONSTRUCTION CLUTTER) OVERFLOWING THE DUMPSTERS AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND PROVIDE ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−63 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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