Ritz-Carlton Water Tower
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
86
Score
The Ritz-Carlton Water Tower, located at 160 E Pearson St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 24, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to food-contact surfaces, labeling, and surface cleanliness. Across 28 scored inspections, the facility has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Jan 28, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
35
Apr 24, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
May 11, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
47
Apr 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Jul 14, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Jul 8, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
45
Jan 30, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Mar 8, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Feb 21, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
41
Jan 23, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 21, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 8, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Sep 13, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Jan 5, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 23, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
58
Aug 6, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 9, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 23, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 28, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 26, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 25, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 18, 2010
Complaint
12 minor violations.
55
Violations — Feb 24, 2026 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: PLASTIC TUBES INSIDE ICE MACHINES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN/REPLACE ICE MACHINES PLASIC TUBES.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME PREP COOLERS DOOR AND WALK IN COOLERS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS.
47
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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