What is River Roast's health inspection score?

River Roast has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was River Roast last inspected?

River Roast was last inspected on December 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does River Roast have?

River Roast has 30 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is River Roast safe to eat at?

River Roast has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

River Roast

Name: River Roast
Address: 315 N LA SALLE DR, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 72

315 N LA SALLE DR, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/22/2025

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Ranked #345 of 551 in River North

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Dec 22, 2025

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Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 71/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (72/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Apr

Dec 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

11 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Dec 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP LINE AREAS AND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT FOOD PREP LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND FLOORS AT BAR IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP WALK-IN-COOLER.OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED BEEF SHORT RIBS WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.7F-48.8F, THE SAID BEEF WAS FROM THE PREVIOUS DAY.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH $233.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP LINE AREAS AND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT FOOD PREP LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND FLOORS AT BAR IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2593412 DATED:04/25/2024 #38---6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 12-24-2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−27 pts

Apr 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−7 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE FOR A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 120F. INSTRUCTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AS IT ENTERS THE MAINFOLD MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 180 F. CORRECTED ON SITE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED, SANITIZING AT 184F BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT RESTROOM HANDSINK AND HAND SINK ON MAIN COOKLINE AREA NEAR SALAD STATION. HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NEAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP-LINE ARE NOT LABELED. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON BAR PREP-SURFACE AND SALAD PREP-SURFACE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CUP OF WATER IN BAR. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
BOXES OF STORAGE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR COFFEE STATION NEAR DISHROOM. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CRATES USED AS STORAGE ON CLEAN DISH RACK AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BACK KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE CRATE USEAGE AND USEAGE OF MEANS OF ELEVATION AND MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. IF CRATES ARE USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION, FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALL LOCATED AT MOP SINK IS IN DISREPAIR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SURFACES THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CEILING MISSING ABOVE THE MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEE JACKETS AND BACKPACK ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY IN STORAGE ROOM IN COFFEE SECTION NEAR DISHROOM. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.

Base deductions−31 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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