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THE CLARE AT WATER TOWER

55 E PEARSON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Long Term Care

Inspection summary

THE CLARE AT WATER TOWER has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 26, 2010. The most recent inspection, on July 9, 2012, found no infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on July 9, 2012. For example: SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 6, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • FOUND SPOILED HALF GALLON MILK CONTAINER THAT WAS BLOATED WITH 6-17-12 SELL BY DATE ON CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE NOR SERVE SPOILED PRODUCTS. ALSO SEVERAL OUTDATED SMALL MILK CONTAINERS FOUND IN SAME SERVICE LINE COOLER.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN AT THE BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT COFFEE STATION HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. RUBBER GASKET OF HOT-HOLDING UNIT AT 16TH FLOOR KITCHEN MUST BE REPAIRED (OPEN GAP AT UPPER PART OF THE DOOR). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOLLOWING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: DE-LIME EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AT MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS, CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINES AT SATELLITE KITCHENS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT ELBOW PIPE OF PREP SINK AT 16TH FLOOR KITCHEN-MUST BE FIXED. 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.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ANY CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER PREP SINKS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED/MINIMIZED/BETTER ORGANIZED- TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TOGO CONTAINERS MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF DUST BUILD-UP.

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