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243 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611

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Address
243 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
Also known as
Aloft Chicago Mag Mile
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Nov 7, 2025
License number
2616792
Latest inspection
Nov 7, 2025 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown
8 inspections, May 17, 2021 to Nov 7, 2025

Across these 8 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 3 × Fail; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 25 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Nov 7, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 27, 2025 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE MACHINES ON THE 3RD AND 19TH FLOOR WITH A BLACKISH PINK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF MEASURING BOTH HOT AND COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED 4 DISH MACHINES WITH NO DETERGENT HOOKED UP. BOTTLES OF DETERGENT WERE EMPTY. WAREWASH SOLUTION SHALL CONTAIN DETERGENT OR SOAP. MANAGER REPLACED DETERGENT AT EACH DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 17, 2024 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT PREP HANDSINK (63F), AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS HANDSINK (72F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AND 3RD FLOOR PREP WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK & AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY ENGINEER ON SITE CLEANING AND SANTIZING ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: NOTED HANDWASHING SINK ON 19TH FLOOR PREP KITCHEN LEAKING AND SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 26, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR FREEXER IN PREP AREA AS WELL AS UNDERNEATH COFFEE/TEA SERVICE COUNTER IN GRAB AND GO AREA OF PREMISE. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 1ST FLOOR PREP THROUGHOUT, BAR UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER AND PANTRY PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF EXCESS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS

Oct 19, 2023 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, MILK, DAIRY CREAMER, LEAFY GREENS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT EFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND KITCHENWARE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR FREEXER IN PREP AREA AS WELL AS UNDERNEATH COFFEE/TEA SERVICE COUNTER IN GRAB AND GO AREA OF PREMISE. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: SEE VIOLATION #60
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 1ST FLOOR PREP THROUGHOUT, BAR UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER AND PANTRY PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF EXCESS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2552890 ON MARCH 15, 2022.VIOLATION STATES " Chipped/stained walls behind 1st floor kitchen prep tables, behind dish washing 3-comp sink and clean utensils shelf. instructed to install a durable smooth surface that's easily cleanable". INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090.…

Mar 15, 2022 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: Keeping ice scoop on top of dusty ice maker at 2nd floor kitchen, instructed to keep in a clean holder.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: Chipped/stained walls behind 1st floor kitchen prep tables, behind dish washing 3-comp sink and clean utensils shelf. instructed to install a durable smooth surface that's easily cleanable.

May 25, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

May 17, 2021 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED 3 HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES NOT OPERATIONAL IN MAIN KITCHEN AND ON 2ND FLOOR. ALL MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE/WATER ACCUMULATION INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING UNIT (ON FLOOR) OF KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOORS IN DUMPSTER/LOADING DOCK AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2320579, DATED 10/28/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #47 OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED A CAN OPENER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED…

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.