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Riviera Grill

6435 W Archer Ave, Chicago 60638 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Aug 19, 2026

3

Inspections on record

2

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 19, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR (BLACK) WITH 1/4 GAP SPACING AROUND BOTTOM AND SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.
  2. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS AND GASKETS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED RUST AND GRIME BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
  3. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACK UP AT FLOOR DRAIN WHEN HANDSINK AND MOP SINK IN PREP AREA ARE DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. (PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, WASTE WATER IS NOW DRAINING PROPERLY).
  5. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN UPDATE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN ON SITE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 19, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 25, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 10, 2025LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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.

Other inspected places in 60638

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Riviera Grill — questions

Did Riviera Grill pass its last health inspection?
Riviera Grill at 6435 W Archer Ave was inspected on Aug 19, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
What violations were cited at Riviera Grill?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR (BLACK) WITH 1/4 GAP SPACING AROUND BOTTOM AND SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.
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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