RADISSON BLU AQUA
221 N COLUMBUS DR, Chicago, IL, 60601
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 31, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Re-Inspection
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (14)
- 36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR STARBUCKS 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME IN BANQUET DRY FOOD STORAGE,1ST FL. PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR IN BANQUET WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE MOST BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BANQUET PREP AREAS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
- 44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN BOTH DISH WASHING AREAS IN BANQUET & 2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREAS.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED ,PITTED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN ALL WALK IN COOLER,FREEZERS,STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BANQUET PREP AREA.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON #3 COOLER,DRAWER COOLER OF GRILL IN MAIN PREP AREA,1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FIRELAKE PREP,STARBUCKS PREP COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED,STOPPER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR ON 2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREA FAR RIGHT SINK COMPARTMENT,LOOSE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ON 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL ON 1ST FL. REAR AREA,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SINKS ON 2NF FL. UNUSED PREP KITCHEN.FANGUARD COVERS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,ALL COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZER IN BAR AREA.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT LEAKING INTO BUCKET ON 2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREA.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING IN BANQUET PREP AREA & 2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED WALL UNDERNEATH 2ND FL. DISH MACHINE.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN 2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREA AND RESTAURANT PREP AREA MISSING SHIELDS.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 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.