The Tower Club

20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

American

Last inspected: Aug 23, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, The Tower Club has three inspections in the public record. On Aug 23, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at The Tower Club is from Aug 23, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 23, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: 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.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: 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.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 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

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Aug 4, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: 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.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: 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.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 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).

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Tower Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Tower Club on file is from Aug 23, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Tower Club?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Tower Club.

Has The Tower Club's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Tower Club have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Tower Club means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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