EAST TOWER MAIN KITCHEN

151 E WACKER DR, CHICAGO, IL 60601 · Restaurant

19 inspections

Canvass Re-InspectionJun 11, 2026
4 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - : 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
  - 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 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
  - 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.
CanvassJun 10, 2026
5 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 163.0F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE AT 180.0F.EMAIL:[email protected] WHEN READY.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE FOR DISH WASHING.(PRIROITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - MUST ELEVATE BOXED FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TPREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARD COVERS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 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.
CanvassDec 29, 2025
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON FAN IN KITCHEN NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMay 10, 2024
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND HAND WASHING SINKS NOT SECURED TO WALL IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassNov 9, 2023
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - Insulation coverings around cooling lines in several walk-in cooler are in poor repair, instructed to replace.
CanvassJul 21, 2022
2 infractions
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB BY THE HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD BY THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
CanvassAug 10, 2021
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK MUST BE INSTALLED NEAR DISH WASHING MACHINE RECEIVING AREA.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES/ CUSTOMERS RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - MISSING AND INAQURATE THERMOMETER FOR SEVERAL WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MISSING GROUT FOR COLD PREP ROOM FLOOR TILES TRAPPING FOOD AND DIRT, ISNTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFeb 20, 2020
7 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON CUTTING BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM AROUND DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN PASTRY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINK IN GARDIMANAGER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COFFEE STATION IN THE BACK OF THE GRAND AREA, ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED THAT THE FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFeb 1, 2019
3 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (YOGURT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING FROM THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJan 18, 2018
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - POOR INSULATION AT WALK-IN COOLERS COOLING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - WEAK HPT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO COLD SALAD PREPARATION.
CanvassMar 20, 2017
0 infractions
CanvassMar 18, 2016
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler, racks/shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be replaced/repaired. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in coolers shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(toaster unit), not clean, need detailed cleaning.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and by dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in coolers in pastry prep area, under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in pastry room by mixer, rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in main kitchen areas by prep line, dish machine areas need re-grouting, floors in walk in coolers in main kitchen need re-grouting.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Damaged/ stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, walls that had peeling paint, holes, gaps in kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Damaged/broken light shields in pastry, area, main kitchen area, shall be replaced.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
CanvassMay 28, 2015
1 infraction
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
CanvassNov 10, 2014
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN PPOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - WALL FAN COVERS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
CanvassJun 23, 2014
4 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - MISSING CEILING PANEL ON MAIN KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO PLACE BACK.
Suspected Food PoisoningJul 17, 2013
2 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - 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
  - REGROUT THE OPEN FLOOR SEAMS IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
CanvassMay 30, 2012
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND SEAL CRACKS/OPENINGS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.
CanvassJul 25, 2011
5 infractions
- 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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.
CanvassOct 6, 2010
4 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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.