Rpm Seafood/Rpm on the Water

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 7, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed conveyor belt high temperature dish machine in lower level dish room raising utensil surface temperature to an improper temperature of 151.7f as measured by irreversible thermometer. See comments. Instructed to repair or replace dish machine and maintain all high temperature dish machines so that they raise the surface temperature of utensils to at least 16of. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Food held without temperature control wasn’t tracked by time as required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rice used for sushi held out of refrigeration without time as control records kept. Managment states rice is either used or discarded in 2 hours. Management discarded approximatley 1lb of rice valued at approximately $10. Instructed to maintain all records on site when using time as a public health control. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 24)

     Time as a public health control; procedures & records

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approved haccp plan on site but production logs and other required records not on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain all production logs on site at all times as required by cdph approved haccp plan. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken and missing plastic covers on gauges outside conveyor belt high temperature dish machine. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of black slime in interior of ice machine used only to produce ice for cooling. Instructed to remove ice, detail clean, sanitize, and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jul 31, 2025 Conditional

   Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices.observed employee in dish room handling dirty dishes put them thru low temp dish machine no handwashing.cleaning soiled rolling dish carts without handwashing handled and stored clean dishes.instructed to wash hands after any and every possible contamination. Priority violation 7-38-010.citation issued.manager corrected the issue.

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice machine, dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption".instructed management to turn off machine , remove ice and have interior of ice maker cleaned and sanitized and maintained.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the low temperature dishmachine in the kitchen prep area (in-use) at this time of inspection;final sanitizing rinse at "0" ppm chlorine concentration.instructed manager to repair and maintain.the said dishmachine is tagged "held for inspection" at this time.a mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine).priority violation 7-38-025,citation issued.(** see comments below).

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods) held inside of the walk-in-cooler in the main kitchen prep cooking area.observed pork chorizo with internal temperatures ranging from 48.3f-49.4f and truffle fontina sauces with internal temperatures ranging from 47.8f-50.2f prepared from previous day.management voluntarily discarded approximately 12 #'s of food worth $200.00.instructed management to monitor and maintain all cold (tcs foods) at 41f or colder at all times.priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the first floor and lower level prep areas. Management instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed (1) missing ceiling tile in the main kitchen food prep area chef aware.instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation cover inside the lower level employee men/women washrooms to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. May 19, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods) held inside of the drawer prep-line cooler in the main kitchen prep cooking area.observed roasted lobster with internal temperatures ranging from 46.8f-48.4f.management voluntarily discarded approximately 4#'s of food worth $280.00.instructed management to monitor and maintain all cold (tcs foods) at 41f or colder at all times.priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers in coolers in the main kitchen prep areas.instructed to provide and maintain visible adequate accurate thermometers in coolers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee using cloth towels to dry plates.instructed to only air-dry plates and maintain.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the employee women washroom. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed blackened,moldy wall caulking at the dishwashing area.instructed to replace and maintain so that it is smooth,easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate. Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Dec 30, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Dec 26, 2024 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum water temperature of 83.3f at handwashing sink in dishwashing area with low temperature dish machine. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no covered receptacle in employee women's washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in employee women's washroom for sanitary products.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6. Oct 31, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no covered receptacle in employee women's washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in employee women's washroom for sanitary products.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

7. Sep 26, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed sinks for handwashing located in three bars(bars are located on main level, mezzanine level and event space level). Instructed to install exposed handwashing sinks in three bars for convenient use by employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum water temperature of 70.7f at handwashing sink in westside all gender washroom on main floor. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Corrected on site handwashing sink water temperature adjusted before conclusion of inspection, observed proper minimum water temperature of 103.6f at said handwashing sink after water temperature adjustment. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood source

     Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multiple shellstock tags from june, july and august 2024 with no date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served. Instructed the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. Corrected on site observed date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served written on shellstock tags from september 2024. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 14)

     Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods held at improper temperatures ranging between 48.2-53.4f(sliced tomatoes 53.4f and rice 48.2f). Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $14 weighing 9lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure to menu stating that animal derived foods with an asterisk are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Corrected on site disclosure added to menu stating asterisked animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered recptacle in employee women's washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in employee women's washroom for sanitary products.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

8. Aug 25, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: exterior large windows/doors are wide open leading to outdoor patio area which allows for pests/insects to enter. Exterior doors shall be: self-closing, solid and tight fitting, and limited to designated use.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: current pending/city certified manager does not have an allergen certification. All pending/city certified managers must obtain a valid food allergen certification and present on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Aug 16, 2023 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

10. Aug 16, 2023 Fail

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail

    5 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 employee handle dirty dishes and clean dishes at the same time without washing hands and changing gloves in between tasks. Discussed with chef on site. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: HANDSINK WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 134F AT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 125F IN EMPLOYEE MENS RESTROOM. HOT WATER FOR A HANDWASHING SINK MUST MAINTAIN BETWEEN 100-120F. MAINTENANCE MANAGER CORRECTED HANDSINKS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine drop shoot is soiled with black slimey debris. Chef on site had ice machine emptied machine and cleaned and sanitized while on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Did not observe any expiration/discard date labels on preppared beef and crab meat in walk-in cooler. Foods shall be clearly marked if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temprature of 41f or below for a maximum of 7days. The manager provided proper date labels on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Did not observe asterisks for raw/undercooked items (oysters and ribeye steak) items on menu. Facility provided asterisks for oysters and ribeye items and reprinted menus while on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior large windows/doors are wide open leading to outdoor patio area which allows for pests/insects to enter. Exterior doors shall be: self-closing, solid and tight fitting, and limited to designated use.

      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 APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE LARGE/SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN BAR LOCATED NEAR OUTDOOR PATIO AREA. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE LARGE/SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Current pending/city certified manager does not have an allergen certification. All pending/city certified managers must obtain a valid food allergen certification and present on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. May 25, 2023 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: In-use utensils stored in standing water, Instructed to keep according to helath code.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

12. Jun 7, 2022 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at exposed hand washing sink located in downstairs bar. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused reduced oxygen packaging machine on site in bar prep area. Machine tagged and held for inspection. Instructed machine may not be used until a variance from city of chicago is issued. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused reduced oxygen packaging machine on site at time of inspection. Machine tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to apply to city of chicago for variance to use machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside female employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt out lightbulb in hood over cook line in main prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

13. Sep 29, 2020 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand wash signage at exposed hand wash sink located in prep kitchen. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

14. Aug 29, 2019 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations