What is The River OF Chicago's health inspection score?

The River OF Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The River OF Chicago last inspected?

The River OF Chicago was last inspected on July 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The River OF Chicago have?

The River OF Chicago has 14 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The River OF Chicago safe to eat at?

Yes, The River OF Chicago has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The River OF Chicago serve?

The River OF Chicago serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The River OF Chicago

Name: The River OF Chicago
Address: 2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 94

2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #90 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jul 30, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct

Jul 2024

2 inspections

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Jul 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass4 Non-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT THE BATHROOM DOORS AT THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT SIDE BAR BATHROOM AND THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOORS FOR BOTH.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLAGE OF SYRUP/LIQUID UNDER SYRUP SHELVES IN SECOND FLOOR SIDE STORAGE IN ATTIC. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD BUILD AND SPILLAGE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MAIN KITCHEN 3 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ICE BUILD-UP ON THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. ALSO BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE A DISHMACHINE AND THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE AND AROUND THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS, ESPECIALLY IN THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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