East Tower Main Kitchen
Clean record — passed all 17 inspections
2025-12-29 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON FAN IN KITCHEN NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-05-10 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND HAND WASHING SINKS NOT SECURED TO WALL IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2023-11-09 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Insulation coverings around cooling lines in several walk-in cooler are in poor repair, instructed to replace.
2022-07-21 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD BY THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB BY THE HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
2021-08-10 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK MUST BE INSTALLED NEAR DISH WASHING MACHINE RECEIVING AREA.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES/ CUSTOMERS RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING AND INAQURATE THERMOMETER FOR SEVERAL WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING GROUT FOR COLD PREP ROOM FLOOR TILES TRAPPING FOOD AND DIRT, ISNTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
2020-02-20 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON CUTTING BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM AROUND DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN PASTRY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINK IN GARDIMANAGER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COFFEE STATION IN THE BACK OF THE GRAND AREA, ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED THAT THE FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2019-02-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (YOGURT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE ...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING FROM THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2018-01-18 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
POOR INSULATION AT WALK-IN COOLERS COOLING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WEAK HPT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO COLD SALAD PREPARATION.
2017-03-20 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2016-03-18 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler, racks/shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be replaced/repaired. Cutting boards that had deep ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in coolers shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/r...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and by dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen storage areas under s...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/ stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, walls that had peeling paint, holes, gaps in kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Damaged/broken light shields in pastry, area, main kitchen area, shall be replaced.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
2015-05-28 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
2014-11-10 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN PPOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WALL FAN COVERS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2014-06-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 18 LBS OF COOKED TURKEY AT 51.4F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD LABELED WITH 2 DAYS AGO PREPARATION DATE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A), FOO...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
DISPOSABLE CUPS ARE USED AS A MULTI USE UTENSIL TO STORE FOOD IN WALK-IN-COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPER UTENSILS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING PANEL ON MAIN KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO PLACE BACK.
2013-07-17 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning CRITICAL 2 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE DISHWASHING AREA. 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. MANAGEMENT USED ECOLAB NON-TOXIC SPRAY AND VACUUMS TO REMOVE THE FLIES DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REGROUT THE OPEN FLOOR SEAMS IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
2012-05-30 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND SEAL CRACKS/OPENINGS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.
2011-07-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PLACING CLEAN CHOPPED LETTUCE TO BE REFRESHED WITH COLD WA...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHEAVES NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS TILES, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2010-10-06 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BAKERY PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, ALSO INSULATION LINES AROUND PIPES WITH DIRT BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEA...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKY PIPE NOTED UNDER MAIN 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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