Did Palmer House Hilton pass its last health inspection?

Palmer House Hilton at 17 E Monroe St was inspected on Feb 2, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 10 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Palmer House Hilton?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE HAND WASHING SINK.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Palmer House Hilton

17 E Monroe St, Chicago 60603 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 2, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 2, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE HAND WASHING SINK.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES & LEGS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,ROLLING CARTS.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND DISH MACHINE AREA,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL BOX,GAP AT WALL OUTLET OUTSIDE OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA & ABOVE OVENS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS,REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: : 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 2, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 26, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 30, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 9, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 7, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 13, 2022	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 5, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 2, 2021	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2020	License	Not Ready	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Palmer House Hilton — questions

Did Palmer House Hilton pass its last health inspection?: Palmer House Hilton at 17 E Monroe St was inspected on Feb 2, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 10 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Palmer House Hilton?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE HAND WASHING SINK.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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