What is Diversey River Bowl Lounge's health inspection score?

Diversey River Bowl Lounge has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Diversey River Bowl Lounge last inspected?

Diversey River Bowl Lounge was last inspected on October 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Diversey River Bowl Lounge have?

Diversey River Bowl Lounge has 14 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Diversey River Bowl Lounge safe to eat at?

Yes, Diversey River Bowl Lounge has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Diversey River Bowl Lounge

Name: Diversey River Bowl Lounge
Address: 2211 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 89

2211 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/29/2025

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0Excellent

Logan Square

Ranked #191 of 730 in Logan Square

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Oct 29, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2211 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

May

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING FROM FAUCET. NOTED HAND SINK AT BAR LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BAR AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN AREA (ALONG COLD-HOLDING LINE) MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELLED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LABELS STATING THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ARTICLES (CUPS, TO-GO CONTAINERS, LIDS) IN STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BOXES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA AND REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING OF HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE OF LEAKS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED LID ON OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE TO BE CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT COVERS RECEPTACLE CONTENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE LID AND MAINTAIN ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS: FLOOR OF BEER WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA SOILED WITH LOOSE ARTICLES AND DRIED SPILLS, UTILITY SINK BASIN IN THE KITCHEN AREA SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING FRYERS AND CARD BOARD FROM PREMISES LOCATED IN HALLWAY BY REAR DOOR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PIZZA PREP STATION NOT MAINTAINED FOR USE. THE WATER WAS TURNED OFF TO THE SINK BECAUSE THE FLOOR DRAIN BACKS UP WHEN THE WATER IS RUN AT THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE BELOW 180F AT THE BAR AREA. THE DIGITAL DISPLAY READ 77F FOR THE FINAL RINSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER, DEEP FRYERS, 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND SHELF ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−24 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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