EAST TOWER MAIN KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

151 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 11

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE BOXED FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARD COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING AT FLOOR TROUTS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND KETTLES,GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MARKET PREP KITCHEN TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

JUN 10

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 163.0F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE AT 180.0F.EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE FOR DISH WASHING.(PRIROITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE BOXED FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TPREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARD COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING AT FLOOR TROUTS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND KETTLES,GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MARKET PREP KITCHEN TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

DEC 29

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.

MAY 10

2024

PASS 1 violation

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

NOV 9

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Temperature

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.

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JUL 21

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB BY THE HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD BY THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

AUG 10

2021

PASS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK MUST BE INSTALLED NEAR DISH WASHING MACHINE RECEIVING AREA.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES/ CUSTOMERS RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING AND INAQURATE THERMOMETER FOR SEVERAL WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.

Minor Sanitation

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.

FEB 20

2020

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINK IN GARDIMANAGER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Serious Food Temperature

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 MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING FROM THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 18

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

POOR INSULATION AT WALK-IN COOLERS COOLING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

WEAK HPT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO COLD SALAD PREPARATION.

MAR 20

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 18

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced

Minor Sanitation

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/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(toaster unit), not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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 shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in coolers in pastry prep area, under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in pastry room by mixer, rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in main kitchen areas by prep line, dish machine areas need re-grouting, floors in walk in coolers in main kitchen need re-grouting.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Damaged/broken light shields in pastry, area, main kitchen area, shall be replaced.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

MAY 28

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

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.

NOV 10

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN PPOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

WALL FAN COVERS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JUN 23

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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), FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $72.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUL 17

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REGROUT THE OPEN FLOOR SEAMS IN THE DISHWASH AREA.

MAY 30

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUL 25

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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 WATER IN A 3 COMP SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING SINK SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SANITIZE SINK BEFORE USING FOR READY-TO-EAT FOODS. 10 LBS DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.00.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

OCT 6

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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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