Chicago Department of Public Health reports Fail for CLOCK TOWER CAFE on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641729
Location recorded for this inspection · CLOCK TOWER CAFE · 3600 N RECREATION DR
Recorded violations
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL PORTA-POTTYS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH NO HAND WASHING FACILITIES PROVIDED. THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS LOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE DUE TO PLUMBING ISSUES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER UNDER PRESSURE TO ALL FIXTURES REQUIRED TO USE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE FRP BOARD AT THE CORNER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE FOOD EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.
Official inspection record
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
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975242
Location recorded for this inspection · CLOCK TOWER CAFE · 3600 N RECREATION 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: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN FOOD PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA.. MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ON LIGHT SHIELS COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA COOKING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966203
Location recorded for this inspection · CLOCK TOWER CAFE · 3600 N RECREATION DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. EXPOSED HAND SINK SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST OBTAIN.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST OBTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1942212
Location recorded for this inspection · CLOCK TOWER CAFE · 3600 N RECREATION DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1949190
Location recorded for this inspection · CLOCK TOWER CAFE · 3600 N RECREATION DR
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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT ON WALLS CEILING AND STORAGE SHELVING APPROXIMATELLY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM.7-38-020.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY O CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN HAMBURGERS SALADS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMNET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TPO AND SIDES OH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938223
Location recorded for this inspection · CLOCK TOWER CAFE · 3600 N RECREATION DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMNET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TPO AND SIDES OH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1779220
Location recorded for this inspection · CLOCK TOWER CAFE · 3600 N RECREATION DR
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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED FISH ON TRAY ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT 62.F. BUSINESS MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEM APROXIMATELY 5LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $ 25.00. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40,0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS 140.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE LOWER REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY O CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN HAMBURGERS SALADS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AT PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLIHMENT CUSTOMERS. GIVEN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM TODAY INSPECTION REPORT INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/20/15 REPORT #1424956 INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMNET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TPO AND SIDES OH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA COOKING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442307
Location recorded for this inspection · CLOCK TOWER CAFE · 3600 N RECREATION DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424956
Location recorded for this inspection · CLOCK TOWER CAFE · 3600 N RECREATION DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PRODUCE REACH IN PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PRODUCE COOLER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SPIDER WEBBS/DEBRIS ON WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490422
Location recorded for this inspection · CLOCK TOWER CAFE · 3600 N RECREATION 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: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; MARINATED CHICKEN 49.F, SLICED TURKEY BREAST 52.8F, HUMMUS 62.8F, AND GUACOMOLE 49.3F. FOOD MENTIONED ABOVE WAS STORED IN THE PREP AREA, REACH-IN COOLER, AND COLD HOLDING COOLER. MANAGEEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 15#'S OF FOOD AT A VALUE OF $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 26, 2013 REPORT #1106796 : (32) OBSERVED A MEAT SLICER ON TOP PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IF MEAT SLICER IS USED AT THAT LOCATION OR RELOCATE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS UPSIDE DOWN TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER SOILED WITH A BROWN LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106815
Location recorded for this inspection · CLOCK TOWER CAFE · 3600 N RECREATION DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: AGAIN TODAY,NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER NOR A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE HANDLED.INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MEAT SLICER ON TOP PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IF MEAT SLICER IS USED AT THAT LOCATION OR RELOCATE UNIT.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: WATER AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE BEER COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA.REMOVE WATER AND DEBRIS KEEP CLEAN. PORTABLE FAN WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. STRONG ODOR OF URINE INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DUST, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN CORNERS,ALONG WALL,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SHELVES,AND COOLERS.CEMENT FLOOR IN REAR AREA NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE NOT SMOOTH,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN REAR STORAGE BY THE JUICE DISDENSER SURFACE NOT SMOOTH,PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SPIDER WEBS ON WALL/CEILING IN REAR AREA.WALL IN KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND REMOVE SPIDER WEBS.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MEN'S WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER PIPE UNDER THE DUMB SINK AT BAR AREA IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO RUNNING HOT WATER PROVIDED AT FIRST WASH BOWL BY THE DOOR IN MEN'S,TWO OTHER WASH BOWLS PROVIDED AT SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS ARE NOT PROVIDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: : DIRTY LINENS INSIDE AN OPEN LAUNDRY BAG STORED INSIDE THE REAR DOOR.OBSERVED FLIES INSIDE AND AROUND THE BAG.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BAG OR PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED BAG. EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106796
Location recorded for this inspection · CLOCK TOWER CAFE · 3600 N RECREATION DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 50F,THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED SAME TEMPERATURE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:MILK-CHICKEN HAMBURGERS ETC. OTHER COOLING UNITS ON PREMISES WITH PROPER TEMPERATURE 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPREATURE:MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 52F.RAW HAMBURGER AT TEMP OF 49.9F TO 50.9F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF46.7F TO 50F; COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 47.8F; 5 GALLONS OF MILK AT TEMP OF 51.2F; COOKED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 56F; COOKED PEPPERS AT TEMP OF 52F.COOKED HOT DOGS IN WATER AT TEMP OF 46.7TO 49F. FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE COOLER.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 50, VALUE $144. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN A SHELF WITH FOOD ITEMS,AND A GARBAGE CONTAINER IN FRONT OF THE SINK,ALSO 6 BURNER STOVE IS TOUCHING THE SPLASH GUARD,PRESENTLY 6 BURNER STOVE IN USE,TOO HOT,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARY USE WASH BOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM,LOCATED ACROSS FROM PREP AREA. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA COMPLETELY COVERED WITH UNUSED ITEMS,IN FRONT OF IT STOOLS,FLOOR MATS,NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.EMPLOYEE STATED SINK NOT USED.ITEMS REMOVED FROM INSIDE AND FRONT OF THE SINK,SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IN MADE, ALSO BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE OF WHITE PANEL OF ICE BIN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. FOUND INSIDE LID LINER OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE GRIMES ON GRAY TAPE.WHEN LID IS CLOSED DIRTY TAPE TOUCHES READY TO EAT FOOD:LETTUCES,SLICED TOMATOES,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE ,REPLACE/RESEAL INTERIOR OF LID LINER,USE FOOD GRADE ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005
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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 - Comments: NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOR SERVICE INVOICES PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR OPENED NOT ABLE TO CLOSE NO HANDLE,AND NOT RODENT INSECT PROOFED.BOTTOM,SIDE AND TOP OF THE SCREEN DOOR GAPS FROM 1" TO 2". WE OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA(4 FLIES) AND OVER 50 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE DIRTY(ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE SINK) MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDLE AT DOOR,RODENT INSECT PROOF DOOR,MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE,AND REMOVE FLIES INSECTS AND SMALL FLIES FROM PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER NOR VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE HANDLED.INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT WATER PROVIDE AT FOUR WASH BOWLS INSIDE THE WOMENS' WASHROOM,PRESENT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70.1F TO 70.8F.ALSO FIRST WASHBOWL BY THE DOOR IN MEN'S WASHROOM NO RUNNING HOT WATER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MEAT SLICER ON TOP PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IF MEAT SLICER IS USED AT THAT LOCATION OR RELOCATE UNIT.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: WATER AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE BEER COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA.REMOVE WATER AND DEBRIS KEEP CLEAN. PORTABLE FAN WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. STRONG ODOR OF URINE INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DUST, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN CORNERS,ALONG WALL,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SHELVES,AND COOLERS.CEMENT FLOOR IN REAR AREA NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE NOT SMOOTH,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN REAR STORAGE BY THE JUICE DISDENSER SURFACE NOT SMOOTH,PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SPIDER WEBS ON WALL/CEILING IN REAR AREA.WALL IN KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND REMOVE SPIDER WEBS.
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TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MEN'S WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER PIPE UNDER THE DUMB SINK AT BAR AREA IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS ARE NOT PROVIDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DIRTY LINENS INSIDE AN OPEN LAUNDRY BAG STORED INSIDE THE REAR DOOR.OBSERVED FLIES INSIDE AND AROUND THE BAG.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BAG OR PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED BAG. EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517632
Location recorded for this inspection · CLOCK TOWER CAFE · 3600 N RECREATION DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60613
305 of 394 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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