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Tower Cafe — Illinois Institute of Technology

10 W 35Th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2016
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Tower Cafe — Illinois Institute of Technology has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 22, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Tower Cafe — Illinois Institute of Technology since Sep 22, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Tower Cafe — Illinois Institute of Technology's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAR VIEW FOR EASY MONITORING.
40
95
Aug 13, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINET DOOR UNDER CASH REGISTER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CABINET DOOR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN AND CABINET UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK VERY UNCLEAN WITH RUST AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET AND DRAIN.
33
90
Aug 9, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND GLOVES/WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
43
95
Oct 12, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2010
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO UPRIGHT DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITCAL 7-38-005(A).
2
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD WHICH IS LARGE ENOUGH TO IMMERSE LARGEST PAN/MULTIUSE UTENSILS AND OR COMMERCIAL HIGH AND OR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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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: ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS AND REVOLVING DOORS WITH 1/4-1/2 INCH GAPS UNDER AND CENTER OF SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS 7-38-020.
18
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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINETS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEAN VENT COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. SEAL OPENING AT WALL NEXT TO URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
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82
Apr 9, 2010
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tower Cafe — Illinois Institute of Technology last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tower Cafe — Illinois Institute of Technology on file is from Sep 22, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

Has Tower Cafe — Illinois Institute of Technology's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tower Cafe — Illinois Institute of Technology have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tower Cafe — Illinois Institute of Technology 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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