Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Tower House

233 S Wacker Dr

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Tower House last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 5, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Jan 13, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026.
Has Tower House ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 13, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

License

Feb 5, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source

License

Jan 21, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO COUNTER IN MAIN PREP AREA.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BEER REACH IN COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,COFFEE AREA COUNTER TOPS.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source

License

Jan 14, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.