According to inspection records from December 17, 2025, a hotel bearing President Trump’s name in Chicago had a long list of health violations. The report is publicly available through the Chicago Data Portal and details what inspectors observed during the visit.
One of the most disturbing findings involved pests.
The inspector wrote, “Observed more than 10 small flies throughout the bar area and 3 small flies in the dish area. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests.”
Flies in areas where food and drinks are prepared can pose sanitation risks because they may spread bacteria and contaminate surfaces. But pests were not the only issue noted during the inspection.
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Inspectors also discovered problems with the kitchen plumbing. Three-compartment sinks were draining onto the floor, which caused wastewater to pool across part of the kitchen.
Pooling water in food preparation areas can create sanitation concerns and may also attract insects if it continues.
Temperature control problems were also documented.
According to the inspection report, several foods, including cooked vegetables, shredded lettuce and kale, were stored above 41ºF. Food kept above that temperature for long periods can allow bacteria to grow.
Inspectors also found issues with the dishwashing equipment.
The dish machine that cleans utensils was sanitizing at temperatures below 160ºF. That temperature is considered the minimum level needed to properly sanitize utensils and dishes. If that level is not reached, bacteria may remain on items used to serve customers.
The inspector also reported smaller sanitation concerns around the kitchen.
Debris was seen on the floor, underneath sinks and inside a preparation cooler. The manager was instructed to clean those areas.
A follow up inspection took place on December 23. During that visit, inspectors said most of the earlier violations had been corrected. However, one issue remained. The interior lid of an ice machine still had a crack.
The manager was instructed to repair or replace the damaged lid.
The Chicago property has faced similar trouble before.
In January 2024, the property failed another food inspection. At that time, inspectors also found issues with food temperatures. They also noted that shells from mollusks were being cleaned and reused when serving oysters.
Other Trump properties have also faced health related issues in recent years.
Officials in Westchester County, New York reported that Trump’s golf club there had problems involving improperly stored food during an inspection. Those violations were documented but were not considered critical.
In 2025, Trump’s golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey was also cited for several health violations. Inspectors reported expired milk in a refrigerator, raw meat stored with ready to eat food and a sink that did not have soap for hand washing. The course manager responded at the time by calling the inspection a “politically motivated attack.”
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