Pass

320 River Bar

320 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 30, 2026

320 River Bar was last inspected on April 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 30, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located in lobby bar. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on interior of bread cooler located near walk-in cooler. 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

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed 2 cutting boards on cook line covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

28 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed leaking faucet of wash compartment of three compartment sink in ember dishwashing area. Instructed to repair faucet of wash compartment of three compartment sink in ember dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no covered receptacles in stall #1 and stall #2 of women's washroom in ember. Instructed to provide covered receptacles in stalls #1 and #2 of women's washroom in ember for sanitary products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine improperly santizing at a concentration of 0ppm chlorine. Corrected on site low temperature dish machine repaired before conclusion of inspection, sanitizing properly at a concentration of 100ppm chlorine after repair. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • 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 undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure to menu stating that animal derived foods with an asterisk are served undercooked or cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet of wash compartment of three compartment sink in ember dishwashing area. Instructed to repair faucet of wash compartment of three compartment sink in ember dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in stall #1 and stall #2 of women's washroom in ember. Instructed to provide covered receptacles in stalls #1 and #2 of women's washroom in ember for sanitary products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in coffee area of restaurant, bar, and sink to the right of beverage dispensing area of restaurant kitchen. Instructed to post handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d): observed flatware stored uncovered in dishroom storage area of restaurant kitchen. Instructed to cover flatware or store with handles up to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed spillage on exterior of ice bin in coffee area of restaurant. Instructed to clean exterior of ice bin and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed leaking drain pipe underneath rinse compartment of three compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking drain pipe of one compartment sink in coffee area of restaurant. Instructed to repair drain pipe and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: unable to locate backflow prevention device on espresso machine in public coffee area(we proudly brew starbucks, area outside of kitchen). Instructed to install backflow prevention devices on espresso machine in public coffee area(we proudly brew starbucks, area outside of kitchen) so that it shall be easily located and serviced.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed spillage on floors underneath sinks and equipment in bar area of restaurant. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in coffee area of restaurant, bar, and sink to the right of beverage dispensing area of restaurant kitchen. Instructed to post handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:3): observed previous priority foundation violation from inspection report #2587889 dated 1-10-2024 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued. Backflow prevention device not found on the following unit soda box dispensers located in bar storage area. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d): observed flatware stored uncovered in dishroom storage area of restaurant kitchen. Instructed to cover flatware or store with handles up to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed spillage on exterior of ice bin in coffee area of restaurant. Instructed to clean exterior of ice bin and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed leaking drain pipe underneath rinse compartment of three compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking drain pipe of one compartment sink in coffee area of restaurant. Instructed to repair drain pipe and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: unable to locate backflow prevention device on espresso machine in public coffee area(we proudly brew starbucks, area outside of kitchen). Instructed to install backflow prevention devices on espresso machine in public coffee area(we proudly brew starbucks, area outside of kitchen) so that it shall be easily located and serviced.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed spillage on floors underneath sinks and equipment in bar area of restaurant. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in coffee area of restaurant, bar, and sink to the right of beverage dispensing area of restaurant kitchen. Instructed to post handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no cold water at handwashing sink in dishroom of kitchen. Instructed an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city of chicago water supply shall be supplied throughout retail food establishment. Corrected on site cold water restored to handwashing sink in dishroom of kitchen. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed flatware stored uncovered in dishroom storage area of restaurant kitchen. Instructed to cover flatware or store with handles up to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed spillage on exterior of ice bin in coffee area of restaurant. Instructed to clean exterior of ice bin 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 leaking drain pipe underneath rinse compartment of three compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking drain pipe of one compartment sink in coffee area of restaurant. Instructed to repair drain pipe and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on beverage machines in restaurant kitchen beverage area. Instructed to install backflow prevention devices on beverage machines in restaurant kitchen so that they shall be easily located and serviced.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed spillage on floors underneath sinks and equipment in bar area of restaurant. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from inspection report #2569310 dated 01/06/2023 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued backflow prevention devices not found on the following units, ice machine in bar----and-----kitchen, coffee machine in coffee area, and soda box dispensers located in bar storage area. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Thermometers is not provided in stand up coolers and walk-in cooler. Cold/hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety shall have at least one thermometer in an easily viewed location.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14: in-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. Found on prep-surfaces in kitchen. Cloths used to wipe surfaces and equipment shall be held in a proper sanitizer solution. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. In-use cloths must be laundered dailiy.

      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: 4-101.19: crates used as a means of elevation/storage in the kithcen area. Facility must remove and provide containers and/or shelving that is smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent, durable, and is easy to monitor debris on or underneath.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: fan guard in the walk-in cooler is soiled with debris. Facility must 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: 5-204.12: backflow prevention devices not found on the following units, ice machine in bar----and-----kitchen, coffee machine in coffee area, and soda box dispensers located in bar storage area. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: water damaged/missing ceiling tiles observed scattered throughout kitchen. Facility must replace damaged/missing ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13: facility must re-caulk all sink fixtures adjacent to walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: food handler certifications not provided on site. All food employees who do not have a city manager certification must obtain a valid food handler certificate (ansi accred.).

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Soap not provided at handsink near prep-line unit-----and-----in bar area. Facility must always ensure soap is provided at all hand washing sinks. Manager provided soap while on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) 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: Disposable paper towels is not provided at handsink near oatmeal/soup station. Facility must always ensure disposable paper towels is provided at all hand washing sinks. Manager provided paper towels while on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Thermometers is not provided in stand up coolers and walk-in cooler. Cold/hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety shall have at least one thermometer in an easily viewed location.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. Found on prep-surfaces in kitchen. Cloths used to wipe surfaces and equipment shall be held in a proper sanitizer solution. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. In-use cloths must be laundered dailiy.

      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: Crates used as a means of elevation/storage in the kithcen area. Facility must remove and provide containers and/or shelving that is smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent, durable, and is easy to monitor debris on or underneath.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: An irreversible registering temperature indicator is not provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature in the heat dish machine. Facility must provide appropriate hot water termperature-sensative thermometer/test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Fan guard in the walk-in cooler is soiled with debris. Facility must 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: Backflow prevention devices not found on the following units, ice machine in bar----and-----kitchen, coffee machine in coffee area, and soda box dispensers located in bar storage area. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Water damaged/missing ceiling tiles observed scattered throughout kitchen. Facility must replace damaged/missing ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Facility must re-caulk all sink fixtures adjacent to walls.

      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: The person in charge does not have a city certification or documentation of pending city certificate at the time of inspection while tcs foods such as various raw meats is being cooked and served on-site. No other original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate was posted nor provided on-site for the present manager on duty. No valid doccumentation on premises. Instructed to provide a least one certified food manager on site when food is cooked and served on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler certifications not provided on site. All food employees who do not have a city manager certification must obtain a valid food handler certificate (ansi accred.).

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 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 sinks located in lobby bar, lobby coffee area, and executive lounge coffee area located on 20th floor. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on prep line of 320 kitchen covered in deep grooves. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at exposed hand washing sink located in lobby coffee area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not hold a food and sanitation certificate, instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: No disclaimer no advisory for raw and under cooked foods on menu, instructed to provide. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Out dated sushi rice lab test ( more than 5 years), must obtain a new ph test for sushi rice

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food items ( sugar, salt not labeled, instructed to label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Bread knife tethered to a chain, must keep utensil free for proper washing.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Sushi station employee not holding food handlers certificate, instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate noted for food service managers, instructed to obtain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 no employee health policy procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priorty foundation violation no citation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11(a) observed no disclosure on menu for raw and undercooked foods. Instructed that a reminder and disclosure must be on all menus for raw and undercooked foods that are served.must install. No citation

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(c) observed dry spices and dry foods( sugar, salt,etc) in kitchen and sushi prep area not in original container. Instructed to install labels.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate backflow preventer device on water line of ice machine in kitchen, coffee machine. Instructed that backflow preventer device must be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed floors in kitchen not maintained. Floors need re-grouting by 2- compartment sink and fryer. Instructed to re- grout both areas. Also hole in lower wall in rear service bar area. Under counter by coffee station instructed to seal.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.113 observed mop bucket with dirty mop water in rear service bar area. Instructed to dump water clean cleaning equipment after use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no food handlers training for employees. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 no allergens training for managers with city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Must provide no citation

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Utensils stored in standing water, instructed to keep in a clean dry container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Heavy dust noted on prep cooler fan in main kitchen, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inside soda guns at bar not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Live pottery plants stored at sushi station prep area, instructed to remove.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep area and pot and pan dishwashing area near qq walk in prep cooler in need of an exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels. Install splash guards if needed.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Prep area reach in coolers door rubber gaskets ripped also obsered cabinet door in poor repair at sushi prep area by exposed handwash bowl. Instructed manager to repair/replace damaged door gaskets and reattach cabinet door at sushi prep.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris in prep area under exposed prep table top. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on wall under and on ventilation hood. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handwash bowl cold water valve leaking at garde manger prep area. Must repair and maintain sink.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on floor at bar area. Instructed manager to clean floor and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stained/water stained ceiling tiles at dishwash area. Instructed manager to replace damaged ceiling tiles.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat foods breakfast items(cut fruits, rolls, etc.)not protected at self service table top at lobby. Instructed manager to provide sneeze guards/protective barrier for all ready to eat foods at lobby self service table to prevent potential cross contamination. Serious violation 7-38-005(a). Citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on floor at prep area and bar area. Instructed manager to clean floor and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stained/water stained ceiling tiles at dishwash area. Instructed manager to replace damaged ceiling tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer broken inside sushi prep cooler. Instructed manager to provide working thermometer for cooler.

  16. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a splash guard by the exposed hand sink and the drain board behind the bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the fan guard of the two door reach in cooler (with dust accumulated)and maintain. Deep fryer interior bottom part with grease accumulated. Must clean and maintain. Also clean and maintain the solid light shield on the hood/canopy by the cook line and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Hole on the wall by the prep behind the bar, also under the exposed sink. Must seal the hole and maintain. Peeling paint on the walls by the exposed hand sink in the prep area by the bar. Must scrape peeling paint and re paint. Missing baseboard under the ice bin behind the bar. Must repair and maintain. Railing for the ceiling in the kitchen/prep area rusted . Must remove rust and maintain. Wall tiles missing by the 3 compartment sink. Must repair wall tiles and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing end caps of the light bulbs inside the walk in cooler to hold the plastic light shield. Must provide

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a splash guard by the exposed hand sink and the drain board behind the bar. Must provide lids for the ice bin behind the bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the fan guard of the two door reach in cooler (with dust accumulated)and maintain. Deep fryer interior bottom part with grease accumulated. Must clean and maintain. Also clean and maintain the solid light shield on the hood/canopy by the cook line and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Hole on the wall by the prep behind the bar, also under the exposed sink. Must seal the hole and maintain. Peeling paint on the walls by the exposed hand sink in the prep area by the bar. Must scrape peeling paint and re paint. Missing baseboard under the ice bin behind the bar. Must repair and maintain. Railing for the ceiling in the kitchen/prep area rusted . Must remove rust and maintain. Wall tiles missing by the 3 compartment sink. Must repair wall tiles and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing end caps of the light bulbs inside the walk in cooler to hold the plastic light shield. Must provide.

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Found interior ofthe ice machines,in the kitchen abd behind the bar, not maintained. Black slimy mold like substance on the interior surfaces of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1501917 dated 11/17/14. #38-noted hand wash sink by the prep area for waffle with no splash guard. Instructed to install a splash guard at the hand wash sink . Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a splash guard by the exposed hand sink and the drain board behind the bar. Must provide lids for the ice bin behind the bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the wire rack shelvings of the two door reach in cooler (with food debris) and maintain. Also clean the fan guard of the same cooler (with dust accumulated)and maintain. Deep fryer interior bottom part with grease accumulated. Must clean and maintain. Also clean and maintain the solid light shield on the hood/canopy by the cook line and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Hole on the wall by the prep behind the bar, also under the exposed sink. Must seal the hole and maintain. Peeling paint on the walls by the exposed hand sink in the prep area by the bar. Must scrape peeling paint and re paint. Missing baseboard under the ice bin behind the bar. Must repair and maintain. Railing for the ceiling in the kitchen/prep area rusted . Must remove rust and maintain. Wall tiles missing by the 3 compartment sink. Must repair wall tiles and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing end caps of the light bulbs inside the walk in cooler to hold the plastic light shield. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored on top of the ice inside the ice maker. Must store ice scoop on a separate container to prevent possible contamination.

  19. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Noted a black slimy substance inside the upper compartment dripping on to the ice. Instructed not to use until equipment is detail cleaned and sanitized. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Noted multi use utensils (plates, cups,bowls etc) at the dish washer plate caddy and shelves not properly stored. Instructed to invert all utensils during storage or provide a protective cover to prevent dust accumulation and contamination

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain meat slicer at prep table by walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Noted stained ceiling tiles at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean, replace or repair.noted dirt and dust accumulation on ceiling inside walk in coolers at the kitchen. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted hand wash sink by the prep area for waffle with no splash guard. Instructed to install a splash guard at the hand wash sink.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Noted multi use utensils (plates, cups,bowls etc) at the dish washer plate caddy and shelves not properly stored. Instructed to invert all utensils during storage or provide a protective cover to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted thorn rubber gaskets at door of salad service cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.....note rusty shelves inside walk in cooler. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean drain underneath dish machine with heavy dirt and food debris accumulation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted leakage on pipping underneath dump sink at 3 compartment area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found spice and bulk-food container not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior surfaces of ice maker not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Missing grout at several area of kitchen floors, instructed to grout and maintain.

  22. Pass

    Consultation · Pass

    No violations

  23. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  24. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: (7-38-030) FOUND THE BAR DISHMACHINE AT 132F RINSE TEMP. WITH 0-PPM OF SANITIZER, AFTER THE BAR ATTENDANT HAD USED IT. AFTER 3-4 TIMES OF RUNNING THE MACHINE, IT WAS STILL RINSING AT A LOW TEMP., WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF SANITIZER DISPENSING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX & KEEP AT 100-PPM CHLORINE OR 200-PPM QUATS AT LOW-TEMP OR KEEP AT 180F OR ABOVE-IF HIGH TEMP RINSE IS DESIRED. (UNIT TAGGED). Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: A SNEEZEGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE BREAKFAST BUFFET TABLE FOR ALL THE BOWLS DISPLAYED WITH CUT-UP FRUITS (FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR USE DOME COVERS/LIDS, TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS AT BAR & SUSHI STATION; SODA GUN HOLDERS & CABINETS UNDER PREP STATIONS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN POTWASH OR DISHROOM AREA MUST BE RE-SURFACED & FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE & BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY AT BAR AREA & THE PREP STATION BEHIND THE BAR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

  25. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHROOM, PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND HALLWAYS. APPROXIMATELY 20 FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ORKIN TECHNICIAN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL INSPECTION. MUST MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE PANINI GRILL AND WAFFLE IRON, AND THE FAUCET AND WATER HANDLES OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR. AT THE SUSHI BAR, DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AND CABINETS BELOW THE SUSHI BAR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE BAR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE DRYWALL AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR AND BELOW THE COUNTER IN THE SAME AREA.

  26. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT SUSHI PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AROUND/BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  27. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Found high tempeature dishmachine not sanitizing, 135 F, while in use. Instructed manager high temperature dishmachine must reach a minimum of 180 F to sanitize. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all multi-use utensils in 3-compartment sink or use lower level dishmachine. Citation issued. Ticket #H000057358 12.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must repair or replace all damaged coolers rubber door gaskets in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must detail and sanitize all unclean walls throughout prep and dishwash area.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.