What is Renaissance Chicago Hotel's health inspection score?

Renaissance Chicago Hotel has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Renaissance Chicago Hotel last inspected?

Renaissance Chicago Hotel was last inspected on October 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Renaissance Chicago Hotel have?

Renaissance Chicago Hotel has 14 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Renaissance Chicago Hotel safe to eat at?

Yes, Renaissance Chicago Hotel has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Renaissance Chicago Hotel

Name: Renaissance Chicago Hotel
Address: 1 W WACKER DR, Chicago, 60601
Rating: 98

1 W WACKER DR, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

The Loop

Ranked #35 of 871 in The Loop

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Oct 3, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

8 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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 94/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (98/100) 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

Jun 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

May

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, AND CHIPPING PAINT ALONG WALLS AND FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food container ( flour ) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear or trim.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Old date stickers not removed when washing food containers, instructed to remove.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High4 Med1 Basic

8 total

48/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 100F. MANAGER USES SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND CONFIRMS THAT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS INADEQUEATLY SANITIZING. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DISH MACHINE SERVICED BY ENGINEER AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COOLER SERVICED BY ENGINEER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHORIZO, VARIETY OF CHEESE, SLICED LUNCH MEAT, ETC) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 48F LOCATED AT ROOM SERVICE HOTLINE IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN AND RIBEYE LABELED WITH A 5/23 & 5/25 DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISCARD SAID ITEMS.(27 LBS AT $150) ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. ALSO NOTED SLICED LUNCH MEAT, PREPARED SAUSAGE AND EGGS HELD FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED STEAK ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS (INCLUDING CEILING IN SAID AREAS)BEHIND AND ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COLD KITCHEN, WALL BEHIND 1 COMP SINK LOCATED AT COLD KITCHEN AND ROOM SERVICE HOTLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITAION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (INDIVIDUAL CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS) STAINED WITH A BROWN, BLACK, YELLOW, AND PINK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−52 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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