What is The Talbott Hotel's health inspection score?

The Talbott Hotel has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Talbott Hotel last inspected?

The Talbott Hotel was last inspected on June 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Talbott Hotel have?

The Talbott Hotel has 21 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Talbott Hotel safe to eat at?

The Talbott Hotel has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Talbott Hotel serve?

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

Official Health Record

The Talbott Hotel

Name: The Talbott Hotel
Address: 20 E DELAWARE PL, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 72

20 E DELAWARE PL, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

American•Streeterville

Ranked #488 of 713 in StreetervilleBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jun 12, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+19 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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

May 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 License

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST IN BASEMENT IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR. GASKETS WERE BROKEN AND TOP OF FREEZER CRACKED EXPOSING CUSHION ON INTERIOR OF LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FREEZER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CREATES.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med3 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 11:00 AM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
OBSERVED LEMONS ON SITE WITH SIGNS OF SPOILAGE. LEMONS CHANGED TO GREENISH COLOR WITH WHITE FUZZY MATERIAL COMING OUT OF THEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS IN GOOD CONDITION. MANAGER DISCARDED. 8 POUNDS OF LEMONS ($7) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COOKED OATMEAL HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/4 POUND OATMEAL ($2) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST IN BASEMENT IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR. GASKETS WERE BROKEN AND TOP OF FREEZER CRACKED EXPOSING CUSHION ON INTERIOR OF LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FREEZER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CREATES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE UP TO DATE.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED BASMENT PREP HANDWASHING SINK DETERIORATING AT BASE OF FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS IN COLD HOLD IN REAR PREP 1DOZEN EGGS AT 60.7F AND PORK SAUSAGE AT 57.4F, FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. 4 LBS 29.00 IN VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES AND IN BASMENT PREP AREA BASEMENT DISH AND DRY STORAGE AREA. LOOSE CEILING TILES NEXT VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA, BASMENT PREP BROKEN FLOOR TILES, AND CONCRETE THROUGHOUT BASMENT PREP AMD DISHWASHING AREAS MISSING ACCESS PANAL IN BASTMENT PREP.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HANGING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED FOR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PRE SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERHEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 22

License InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Deli cup not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry utensils, no use of cloth towels to dry utensils.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Basement kitchen floor missing tiles around grease trap, instructed to install.

Base deductions−9 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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