What is The Drake Hotel's health inspection score?

The Drake Hotel has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Drake Hotel last inspected?

The Drake Hotel was last inspected on December 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Drake Hotel have?

The Drake Hotel has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Drake Hotel safe to eat at?

Yes, The Drake Hotel has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

The Drake Hotel

Name: The Drake Hotel
Address: 140 E WALTON PL, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 86

140 E WALTON PL, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/17/2025

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4 inspections

Last: Dec 17, 2025

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 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

140 E WALTON PL, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2023

2 inspections

5 basic

Dec

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Dec

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 45.4F, YOGURT 43.6F, CHICKEN SANDWICH 47.7F, QUICHE 47.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 14 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED GRIND COFFEE BEANS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TI CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FLY STRIP INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP AND INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE A RISK OF CONTAMINATION FOR CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING IMPROPER RINSING PROCEDURES DURING WAREWASHING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FAILED TO RINSE DISHES BETWEEN WASHING AND SANITIZING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO USE DISTINCT, SEPARATE WATER RINSE AFTER WASHING AND BEFORE SANITIZING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT WHEN USING A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT ABRASIVES OR OTHER CLEANING CHEMICALS ARE REMOVED PRIOR TO SANITIZING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING ATTACHED TO SANITIZER BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREAS UNDERNEATH ALL COOLING AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKING AT THE BASE ONTO FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA OF LAVAZZA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING ATTACHED TO SANITIZER BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREAS UNDERNEATH ALL COOLING AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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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