Did River Roast pass its last health inspection?

River Roast at 315 N La Salle Dr was inspected on Dec 22, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at River Roast?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEA

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

River Roast

315 N La Salle Dr, Chicago 60654 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Dec 22, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 22, 2025

#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP LINE AREAS AND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT FOOD PREP LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND FLOORS AT BAR IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Dec 22, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2024	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 9, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 29, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 30, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 13, 2015	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2012	Suspected Food Poisoning	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 28, 2010	Suspected Food Poisoning	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2010	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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River Roast — questions

Did River Roast pass its last health inspection?: River Roast at 315 N La Salle Dr was inspected on Dec 22, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at River Roast?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEA
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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