What is Royal Sonesta Chicago And Hoyt's American Tavern's health inspection score?

Royal Sonesta Chicago And Hoyt's American Tavern has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Royal Sonesta Chicago And Hoyt's American Tavern last inspected?

Royal Sonesta Chicago And Hoyt's American Tavern was last inspected on November 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Royal Sonesta Chicago And Hoyt's American Tavern have?

Royal Sonesta Chicago And Hoyt's American Tavern has 45 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Royal Sonesta Chicago And Hoyt's American Tavern safe to eat at?

Royal Sonesta Chicago And Hoyt's American Tavern has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Royal Sonesta Chicago And Hoyt's American Tavern serve?

Royal Sonesta Chicago And Hoyt's American Tavern serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Royal Sonesta Chicago And Hoyt's American Tavern

Name: Royal Sonesta Chicago And Hoyt's American Tavern
Address: 71 E WACKER DR, Chicago, 60601
Rating: 78

71 E WACKER DR, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/3/2025

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0Good

American•The Loop

Ranked #401 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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7 inspections

Last: Nov 3, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

71 E WACKER DR, Chicago, IL 60601

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

20 basic

Jul

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT IN 6TH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA ON 6TH FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELF NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SAID AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM NEAR STAIRWELL AND OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT WALK IN LIQUOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR FROM LEFT SIDE BASE AND UNDERNEATH RINSE SINK NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19: OBSERVED DOOR FOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR ON FIRST FLOOR SO THAT WASHROOM DOOR IS SELF CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING.

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD, FRUIT CHUNKS CONTAINING CANTALOUPE AND HONEY DEW CHUNKS(48.4F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $4 WEIGHING 4LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE, DISCLOSURE STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT IN 6TH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA ON 6TH FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELF NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SAID AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AND OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR FROM LEFT SIDE BASE AND UNDERNEATH RINSE SINK NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED DOOR FOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR ON FIRST FLOOR SO THAT WASHROOM DOOR IS SELF CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR NORTHSIDE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN FIRST FLOOR NORTHSIDE COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MUSSELS IN THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH WIPE CLOTHS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH LINENS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE SHELVING USED FOR STORING COOKING UTENSILS AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN THE WAIT STATION, IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP IN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
Missing and inaccurate refrigerators thermometer, instructed to provide good working thermometers in all coolers where TCS foods are stored in.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Kitchens pots and pans stored too close to garbage receptacle, instructed to keep away.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
peeling paint and damaged dry wall note on kitchen ceiling, Instructed to repair and maintain.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med9 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

62/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED SUCH AS EGGS,SAUSAGE,CHICKEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PEPPER, SALT AND BREAD CRUMBS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STAORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVE RUSTY SURFACE IN THE 2 DOOR COLD HOLDING ON 39TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE DOES NOT WORK ON HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE 6TH FLOOR COFFEE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med11 Basic

13 total

63/100inspection score

−37 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. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PEPPER, SALT AND BREAD CRUMBS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STAORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVE RUSTY SURFACE IN THE 2 DOOR COLD HOLDING ON 39TH FLOOR. INSTRUSCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE DOES NOT WORK ON HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE 6TH FLOOR COFFEE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−37 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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