Pass

Tower Nutrition

4134 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Dec 18, 2025

Tower Nutrition was last inspected on December 18, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

December 18, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the interior of the ice machine with minmial build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK IS MISSING ONE SERVICE REPORT AND THE IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. OBSERVED TWO SERVICE REPORTS DATED ON 11/27/2024 AND NO IDPH LICENSE FOR THE NEW PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED Edit

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine with minimal buildup. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two drain pipes: one from the ice machine and another from the ice crusher machine, directly connected to the grease trap under the three-compartment sink. Must provide indirect connection by providing an air gap to prevent cross-contamination. Priorty violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an incomplete pest control logbook is missing one service report and the idph license number. Observed two service reports dated on 11/27/2024 and no idph license for new pest control company. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine with minmial build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two drain pipes: one from the ice machine and another from the ice crusher machine directly connected pipe connected to the grease trap under the three compartment sink. Must provide indirect connection by providing an air gap to prevent cross-contamination. Priorty violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager shall be on premises at times. Priority foundation violation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on premises. Instructed to provide complete pest control log book and maintain on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no test kit on premises that measures the concentration of chlorine sanitizing solution. Instructed to provide chlorine sanitizing solution test kit and maintain on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on washroom door. Instructed to install self closing device on washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on lower wall vent cover in rear on southside wall of facility in vicinty of two doors. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in front of facility near eastside windows. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout facility and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager shall be on premises at times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device on the mop sink. Instructed management to provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.