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NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

201-257 E HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Hospital

Inspection summary

NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 16, 2015. The most recent inspection, on June 22, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 27, 2026. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 15, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on March 21, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on October 20, 2017. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 13 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on May 27, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

13 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE #2 NOT MAINTAINED, FINAL WATER SURFACE TEMPERATURE AT 143.7 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FINAL RINSE WATER SURFACE TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL 160.0 F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. ALL MULT-USE UTENSILS MUST BE SANITIZED AT OTHER HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WHICH IS SANITIZING AT 160.0 F WATER SURFACE TEMPERATURE. DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED BY CDPH.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT BOTH DISHMACHINE ROOMS AROUND DISHMACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT LOW FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND ALL SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED IN MAIN DISH ROOM 2" HOLE IN WALL LOCATED IN CEILING OF MAIN DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMALTED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS, AND FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEAR FRYERS AND SHELVING UNITS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE AND WATER POOLED ON FLOOR BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT/ FRYERS. NOTED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS DRY AND PAPER STORAGE AS WELL AS TRASH CHUTE ROOM, INSTRYUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFCATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED BY CODE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
      • No records ( temp logs) kept on site for ROP special process, instructed manager to keep records on site for review and maintain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Inadequate insects control. Found about 50 live fruit flies scattered in main kitchen, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Missing a splash guard between hand sink and clean utensils rack at main dish washing area.
  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Missing hands washing signs in women's toilet room. instructed to provide.
    • 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
      • No variance or approved HACCP plan on site for cook chill process, observed hot soup being packaged under cook chill special process. instructed manager stop this process and obtain a variance through CDPH before resuming such process, equipment/food bags tagged about 200 lbs. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • hair nets not worn properly, long hair sticking out of hair nets, instructed to contain hair.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • single service container boxes stored on floor, instructed to keep off foor.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • condensation noted on walk-in cooler cooling lines, instructed to insulate.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • employees personal items not stored properly, cell phones, purses and clothing kept in prep and food storage room, instructed to keep away.
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BLACK DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND GRILL, FRYER, AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • - OBSERVED THE HANDLES MISSING ON THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PRENTICE DISHWASH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER CONDENSER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREAS AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE DISHWASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AT DISHWASH AREAS.
  11. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • SPRAY BOTTLES IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTAINERS.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • PAPER CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • FOOD HANDLERS WITH WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR. ICE SCOOP PLACED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES IN ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SCOOP OFF ICE CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET, MUST HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN IL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
  12. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM THE WATER FOUNTAIN SPOUT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STROAGE RACK IN BAKERY AREA, DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS NEAR THE CORNER OF THE WALL IN CATERING AND THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF HOT PRODUCTION--MAINTAIN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE STAINS ON THE WALL IN THE CART WASH AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN & MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN FRONT OF THE HIGHT TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE DUST FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AND THE CEILING VENT OVER THE PUREE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTIAN.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR/RE-ATTACH STAINLESS STEEL BASEBOARD AT BOTTOM EXTERIOR OF MAIN FREEZER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF DEBRIS.

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