Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THE TOWER CLUB on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324577
Location recorded for this inspection · THE TOWER CLUB · 20 N WACKER DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
614432
Location recorded for this inspection · THE TOWER CLUB · 20 N 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: 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.
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. 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.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
343276
Location recorded for this inspection · THE TOWER CLUB · 20 N WACKER DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
343250
Location recorded for this inspection · THE TOWER CLUB · 20 N WACKER DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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.
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. 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.
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. Missing ceiling tiles in mens locker /bathroom must be replaced; filters at hood of cooking equipment must be free of dust/grease build-up.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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).
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60606
260 of 333 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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