⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

TOWN HOUSE RESTAURANT & WINE BAR

111 S WACKER DR, CHICAGO, IL 60606

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Bar

📍 Neighborhood: Loop

License #: 1680379

22
Total Inspections
12
Passed
6
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 21, 2024 Inspection

November 21, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark section noted, instructed to provide additional lights.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 13, 2024 Inspection

November 13, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar...) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 27, 2023 Inspection

November 27, 2023• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 3, 2022 Inspection

November 3, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND HOT WATER KNOB AT UTILITY SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 1, 2022 Inspection

November 1, 2022• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP INACCESSIBLE. FOUND A SHEET TRAY STORED ON TOP OF SAID HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO N...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 19, 2019 Inspection

November 19, 2019• Canvass• 13 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010...(+12 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2018 Inspection

March 15, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: . NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED.CONSUMER ADVISORY GOVEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2017 Inspection

September 19, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (FLOUR) NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 12, 2017 Inspection

September 12, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK, LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SAID HAND SINK ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 20, 2016 Inspection

December 20, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE ON 3RD FL.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 19, 2016 Inspection

December 19, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION SANITIZING AT IMPROPER ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2016 Inspection

June 8, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF COOLERS BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS/MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 5, 2015 Inspection

November 5, 2015• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: BOTH REFRIGERATED PREP TABLES IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. AIR TEMpS RECORDED AT 46.7F AND 45.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOV...(+9 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 21, 2014 Inspection

October 21, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP KITCHEN NOT UNDER CITY PRESSURE, TRICKLING SLOWLY DOWN FROM FAUCET. MUST RESTORE TO ADEQUA...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 6, 2014 Inspection

February 6, 2014• Canvass• 14 violations

Violation: 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPE KNIFE WITH WASHING CLOTH, PLACE BACK ON CUTTTING BOARD WIPE CUTTIN...(+13 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 2, 2013 Inspection

May 2, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST FAN IN THE MIDDLE CUSTOMER RESTROOM.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 25, 2013 Inspection

April 25, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: UPON INSPECTION FOUND BOTH EXPOSED BAR HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT PAPERT...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 3, 2012 Inspection

October 3, 2012• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: (7-38-030) OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMP DISHMACHINE BEING USED, WITH 0-PPM CHLORINE. INSTR...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 3, 2011 Inspection

May 3, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 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, an...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 29, 2010 Inspection

September 29, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 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, an...(+3 more)

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Division: Food Protection Program

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