Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE RIVER OF CHICAGO on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621512
Location recorded for this inspection · THE RIVER OF CHICAGO · 2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR/MAIN BAR TO LEAK FROM THE DRAIN PIPE WHEN SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HAND SINK OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER TO BE SLOW DRAINING, BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD VENTILATION/FILTERS IN THE MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA TO BE COVERED WITH A HEAVY LAYER OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620264
Location recorded for this inspection · THE RIVER OF CHICAGO · 2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600000
Location recorded for this inspection · THE RIVER OF CHICAGO · 2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE
Recorded violations
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT THE BATHROOM DOORS AT THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT SIDE BAR BATHROOM AND THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOORS FOR BOTH.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE OF SYRUP/LIQUID UNDER SYRUP SHELVES IN SECOND FLOOR SIDE STORAGE IN ATTIC. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD BUILD AND SPILLAGE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MAIN KITCHEN 3 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597663
Location recorded for this inspection · THE RIVER OF CHICAGO · 2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597185
Location recorded for this inspection · THE RIVER OF CHICAGO · 2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582736
Location recorded for this inspection · THE RIVER OF CHICAGO · 2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP ON THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. ALSO BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE A DISHMACHINE AND THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562192
Location recorded for this inspection · THE RIVER OF CHICAGO · 2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS, ESPECIALLY IN THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE AND AROUND THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561467
Location recorded for this inspection · THE RIVER OF CHICAGO · 2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2457050
Location recorded for this inspection · THE RIVER OF CHICAGO · 2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT OFFICE AREA STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456744
Location recorded for this inspection · THE RIVER OF CHICAGO · 2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISHMACHINE FLOOR DRAIN DRAINING SLOWLY. SAID FLOOR DRAIN MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT OFFICE AREA STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) NOT WORKING AT DISHWASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456335
Location recorded for this inspection · THE RIVER OF CHICAGO · 2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM, AND AT SMALL NORTH BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOOD STORED IN CONTAINER AT DRY STORAGE MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: WASTE WATER PIPE IN DISH ROOM(EAST WALL) FROM CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPES.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: LINENS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS /CUTTING BOARDS ETC. -
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BUILD-UP ICE ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR CAUSE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR 2 ICE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE SCRAPE SINK IN DISHROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS AT 3 RESTROOMS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLAEN.(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. -
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT BULBS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ANYONE WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN SAID CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304918
Location recorded for this inspection · THE RIVER OF CHICAGO · 2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM, AND AT SMALL NORTH BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOOD STORED IN CONTAINER AT DRY STORAGE MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: WASTE WATER PIPE IN DISH ROOM(EAST WALL) FROM CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPES
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: LINENS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS /CUTTING BOARDS ETC. -
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BUILD-UP ICE ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR CAUSE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE SCRAPE SINK IN DISHROOM.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR 2 ICE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS AT 3 RESTROOMS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLAEN.(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. -
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT BULBS
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ANYONE WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN SAID CERTIFICATE
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60657
426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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