HOTEL LINCOLN
1816 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL, 60614
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 14, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (12)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REMOVE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FROM THE NON-HAND WASHING SINKS BEHIND THE BAR.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 35 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. RECOMMEND TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND THE ICE BIN.
- 45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THE SUSHI BAR LEFT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS
- 48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE SUSHI PREP TOASTER OVEN DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BASEMENT COOLER'S. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR PREP TABLE AND HAND SINK. DAMAGED BASEBOARD AND HOLES IN WALL UNDER THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTE TO REPLACE/REPAIR/SEAL ALL HOLES.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY.----DIRTY FLOOR BEHIND THE BASEMENT PREP METAL PREP TABLE..---FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT PREP STATION INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----BACKSPLASH WALL BEHIND THE SINK IN THE WASHROOM DAMAGED WITH OPEN HOLES/CREVICES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR.WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 6, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.