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EAST TOWER MAIN KITCHEN

151 E WACKER DR · Chicago, IL 60601

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EAST TOWER MAIN KITCHEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638347

Location recorded for this inspection · EAST TOWER MAIN KITCHEN · 151 E WACKER DR

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: : 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE BOXED FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARD COVERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING AT FLOOR TROUTS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND KETTLES,GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MARKET PREP KITCHEN TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1419026

Location recorded for this inspection · EAST TOWER MAIN KITCHEN · 151 E WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1383457

Location recorded for this inspection · EAST TOWER MAIN KITCHEN · 151 E WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN PPOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: WALL FAN COVERS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1372599

Location recorded for this inspection · EAST TOWER MAIN KITCHEN · 151 E WACKER DR

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 18 LBS OF COOKED TURKEY AT 51.4F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD LABELED WITH 2 DAYS AGO PREPARATION DATE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A), FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $72.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: DISPOSABLE CUPS ARE USED AS A MULTI USE UTENSIL TO STORE FOOD IN WALK-IN-COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPER UTENSILS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING PANEL ON MAIN KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO PLACE BACK.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345387

Location recorded for this inspection · EAST TOWER MAIN KITCHEN · 151 E WACKER DR

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE DISHWASHING AREA. 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. MANAGEMENT USED ECOLAB NON-TOXIC SPRAY AND VACUUMS TO REMOVE THE FLIES DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REGROUT THE OPEN FLOOR SEAMS IN THE DISHWASH AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114295

Location recorded for this inspection · EAST TOWER MAIN KITCHEN · 151 E WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND SEAL CRACKS/OPENINGS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
567515

Location recorded for this inspection · EAST TOWER MAIN KITCHEN · 151 E WACKER DR

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PLACING CLEAN CHOPPED LETTUCE TO BE REFRESHED WITH COLD WATER IN A 3 COMP SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING SINK SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SANITIZE SINK BEFORE USING FOR READY-TO-EAT FOODS. 10 LBS DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.00.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHEAVES NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS TILES, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
409308

Location recorded for this inspection · EAST TOWER MAIN KITCHEN · 151 E WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BAKERY PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, ALSO INSULATION LINES AROUND PIPES WITH DIRT BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKY PIPE NOTED UNDER MAIN 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60601

243 of 325 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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