CHICAGO, IL - Food safety inspectors found regulatory violations at Palmer House Hilton during an inspection on 08/01/2025.
The establishment operates from 17 E Monroe Street Chicago Illinois in The Loop, a busy area of Chicago known for its dining scene.
Health department documentation states: "48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips - comments: 4-501. 51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices - comments: 5-205." Such infractions require correction to meet regulatory standards.
The inspection identified violations related to hand washing, an important area of food safety.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive hand washing practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Proper hand hygiene represents the single most effective method for preventing cross-contamination in food service. The Chicago Health Department Requirements offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
The inspection identified violations related to pest control, an important area of food safety.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper pest control protocols. The HACCP Prevention Guidelines clearly states that Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving sanitation, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Food safety experts emphasize that consistent sanitation practices prevent the accumulation of harmful bacteria According to Food Safety Modernization Act, Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
Health department officials noted violations related to temperature control, which require attention for public health compliance.
Professional food safety experts consider temperature monitoring essential for preventing foodborne illness Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens. The USDA Safe Temperature Standards provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
Under current regulations, Palmer House Hilton faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.
Regular health inspections serve as critical safeguards for public health in Chicago's dining landscape. Transparency in reporting inspection findings ensures that community members can make informed decisions about their dining options.
| Inspection ID | 2621577 |
| DBA Name | PALMER HOUSE HILTON |
| AKA Name | LOCKWOODS 1ST / BANQUETS 2ND-6TH |
| License # | 2713619 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 17 E MONROE ST |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60603 |
| Inspection Date | 08/01/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass Re-Inspection |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments | 4-501.110: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 137F. INSTRUCTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 150F |
| INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.(NOTE | CITATION FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED ON 7/30/2025) | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MISSING AND COLD WATER NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER KNOB AND RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER TO HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED |
| & CLEANED - Comments | 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. |
| Latitude | 41.88066457839605 |
| Longitude | -87.6270893644417 |
| Location | (41.88066457839605 |
This inspection was conducted on August 1, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: hand-washing, pest-control, sanitation, temperature-control.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
