What is Ivy Hotel's health inspection score?

Ivy Hotel has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ivy Hotel last inspected?

Ivy Hotel was last inspected on July 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ivy Hotel have?

Ivy Hotel has 26 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ivy Hotel safe to eat at?

Yes, Ivy Hotel has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Ivy Hotel serve?

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

Official Health Record

Ivy Hotel

Name: Ivy Hotel
Address: 233 E ONTARIO ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 89

233 E ONTARIO ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Streeterville

Ranked #200 of 713 in StreetervilleBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jul 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) 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

Oct 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Oct

Jun 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

6 basic

Jun

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2618839 DATED JUNE 9 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #48 SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High5 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL.TCS FOODS ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED 2 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH ICE AND UTENSILS DUMPED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE ANY RUSTED SHELVING RACKS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER DRAINS IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER SPRAYING FROM FROM SIDE OF FAUCET HEAD WHEN WATER IS RUN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2596674 DATED JUNE 21 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #55 CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH AREA AND TO #56 CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH AREA; OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK (1st COMPARTMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS DIRTY AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS AND WALLS BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING SAUSAGES, HAM, EGGS, MILK, SLICED TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL SHELVING UNITS, WIRED RACKS STORED ON ROLLING CARTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA USED TO SEASONINGS, KITCHENWARE, FLOURS, NUTS ETC, WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE FOR CFM ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERNAL panel/lid WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN @ 45.6F, COOKED STEAK @48.6, GALLON ON MILK @49.1F, SLICED HAM @52.3F,4 LBS SHRIMP @ 52.4F, 3LBS COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS @55.8F. ALL SAID FOODS WERE STORED IN 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED, INSTRUCTED PIC TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD ITEMS VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINES IN PREP ARE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE ICE BIN IN CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL SHELVING UNITS, WIRED RACKS STORED ON ROLLING CARTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA USED TO SEASONINGS, KITCHENWARE, FLOURS, NUTS ETC, WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS STORED, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING NEAR STORAGE/WIC/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE FOR CFM ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−27 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Rusted shelves noted in walk-in cooler, instructed to remove.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
food debris and grease accumulation noted behind cook line, instructed to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−6 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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