Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Rivers
30 S Wacker Dr, Chicago 60606 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Nov 17, 2025
26
Inspections on record
11
Times passed
4
Times failed
Violations cited on Nov 17, 2025
- #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND RACKS INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT DRIP COFFEE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 21, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 12, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 5, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 7, 2017 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 29, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 18, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 12, 2016 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 11, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 10, 2015 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 19, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 13, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 11, 2014 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 28, 2013 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 22, 2013 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 14, 2012 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 24, 2011 | Tag Removal | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 18, 2011 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 9, 2010 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Rivers — questions
- Did Rivers pass its last health inspection?
- Rivers at 30 S Wacker Dr was inspected on Nov 17, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
- What violations were cited at Rivers?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
- 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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