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The River Of Chicago

2909-2911 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 30, 2025

28

Inspections on record

11

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 30, 2025

  1. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR/MAIN BAR TO LEAK FROM THE DRAIN PIPE WHEN SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HAND SINK OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER TO BE SLOW DRAINING, BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
  2. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD VENTILATION/FILTERS IN THE MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA TO BE COVERED WITH A HEAVY LAYER OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 30, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 17, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Oct 3, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2022Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Nov 25, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2020CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2020Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2019CanvassOut of BusinessRisk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2018CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Mar 23, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2017CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jun 28, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2016CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Oct 8, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2015CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Sep 5, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 14, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 10, 2012CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2010Complaint-Fire Re-inspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2010Complaint-FireFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2010CanvassPassRisk 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.

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The River Of Chicago — questions

Did The River Of Chicago pass its last health inspection?
The River Of Chicago at 2909-2911 N Sheffield Ave was inspected on Jul 30, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at The River Of Chicago?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR/MAIN BAR TO LEAK FROM THE DRAIN PIPE WHEN SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HAND SINK OF THE 2ND FLO
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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