Pierce Towers Cafeteria
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2013
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Across the available record, Pierce Towers Cafeteria has five inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Mar 5, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Pierce Towers Cafeteria's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 5, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED KNIVES AND PROPERLY STORE. DISCARD ALL CRACKED LIDS AND MULTI USE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLER BEHIND SALAD BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE MOLD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE 2ND TOILET FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE MENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING AND DISHWAHING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS OR REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREAS AND REMOVE DUST,FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING PIPES UNDER LARGE DISH MACHINE.
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Nov 29, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Nov 20, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF COOKED RICE,SOUR CREAM AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51-90.9 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE DOCK AREA. MUST REPAIR DOOR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1158320 ON 3-16-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (34)REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER, (35)REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ACROSS FROM LARGE DISH MACHINE,(38)REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND (41)MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER FROM THE INTERIOR OF MOP SINK CLOSET TO ALLOW PROPER ACCESS & USE OF MOP SINK. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Mar 16, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANELS AT ICE MACHINES. MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS & THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER. KEEP FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREAS DRY AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS & REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ACROSS FROM LARGE DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER FROM THE INTERIOR OF MOP SINK CLOSET TO ALLOW PROPER ACCESS & USE OF MOP SINK. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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May 12, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY.(FINAL RINSE AT 168F) CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, FLOUR,ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. FOUND TABLES/COUNTERS NOT CLEAN AT ASIAN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ASIAN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pierce Towers Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pierce Towers Cafeteria on file is from Mar 5, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pierce Towers Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pierce Towers Cafeteria.
Has Pierce Towers Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pierce Towers Cafeteria have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pierce Towers Cafeteria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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