Exposed: Pest infestation among stomach-churning findings as Trump's flagship hotel FAILS health inspection
By Jensen Bird
Daily Mail
Mar 13, 2026
Trump's Chicago Tower failed a health inspection late last year. The president has been known by staffers to be an infamous germaphobe
Donald Trump's luxury hotel and tower in Chicago has failed a health inspection, with reports citing insects in the bar and unsanitary appliances.
It was bad news for the president who famously describes himself as a 'germaphobe' after Trump International Hotel & Tower received multiple citations for its main kitchen, room service operations and ritzy Terrace 16 restaurant.
The December 17 inspection report by the Chicago Department of Public Health found several small insects crawling about the bar and dish areas, per TMZ.
Described as a 'premier luxury hotel,' Trump Tower Chicago boasts 'world-class amenities' and 'unmatched accommodations.'
But according to records recently obtained by People, the inspection found 'more than 10 small flies throughout [the] bar area and three small flies in [the] dish area.'
Investigators also reported wastewater drained on to the floor by the kitchen's prep sink and a dish machine that 'was not properly sanitizing.'
Inspection reports also concluded that perishable foods were being stored at dangerously warm temperatures ranging from 46 degrees to 53 degrees.
According to the USDA, perishable items are best refrigerated at 40 degrees or below.
Inspectors found built up grime and insects at s Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago
Many of the infractions were reported at the hotel's Terrace 16 restaurant
Shellfish used at the restaurant were missing expiration dates and use-by labels, debris was piled up under the sink and the prep cooler had built-up grime of its own, per the reports.
Even the lid to the ice machine was cracked, making for a total of six issues cited by the health inspector, reported ABC7 Chicago.
The Chicago hotspot offers sweeping views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.
Despite the citations, Terrace 16 advertises itself as 'an unforgettable dining experience amidst these breathtaking views.'
It was re-inspected a week later and passed.
Chicago hotels and restaurants regularly undergo unannounced health inspections based on the 'risk level' of the business.
Priority violations, including food stored at inadequate temperatures and insect infestations, can cause immediate closure and food license suspension, per the Chicago Health Department.
The restaurant inside of Trump's five-star hotel is understood to have failed health inspections multiple times since it opened in 2009.
The inspection alleged that perishable food were not being kept at food safe temperatures
The restaurant describes itself as 'an unforgettable dining experience'
The hotel offers views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River
In January 2024, records stated that one chef was reusing oyster shells as dishes after placing them in the dishwasher.
At the time, more than 20 'small black flying insects' were spotted in the bar and kitchen.
Ironically, Trump himself is a self-proclaimed 'germaphobe' who has described shaking hands as 'barbaric' due to the bacteria it spreads.
Those close to the president have claimed that he uses hand sanitizer after social engagements and asks visitors to the Oval Office to wash their hands.
The Daily Mail contacted the Trump Organization and the Chicago Health Department for comment.
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