SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE TOWER CLUB.

EAT. 81/100

20 N WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 23, 2011 · passed

2 of 3 inspections passed.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
8
none critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 23
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA REACH IN DOOR COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INISDE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR(BY FLOOR DRAIN) IN DISHMACHINE ROOM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGOUT PREP AND DISHMACHINE AREA.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY AND PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

AUG 12
2010
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 4
2010
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous minors from 6/8/09 visit, not corrected at this time: #32-cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be replaced, #34-must elevate all stock off the floor at the baar area, #36-must provide light shields or shatter-proof bulbs above sinks & prep table at the bar, #38-must fix leaky pipe under middle sink of 3-comp in main kitchen.

MINORSanitation
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. Following need cleaning: cabinets under sinks in main kitchen, interior panel of ice machine, liners on shelves at main dishroom- due to food stains/debris/dirt/dust.

MINORSanitation
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. Missing ceiling tiles in mens locker /bathroom must be replaced; filters at hood of cooking equipment must be free of dust/grease build-up.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Must fix a leaky pipe at coffee station sink & address condensation build-up on 3-coolers (bar & 38th floor).

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