What is Ria Ventures Llc's health inspection score?

Ria Ventures Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ria Ventures Llc last inspected?

Ria Ventures Llc was last inspected on March 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ria Ventures Llc have?

Ria Ventures Llc has 18 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ria Ventures Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, Ria Ventures Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Ria Ventures Llc

Name: Ria Ventures Llc
Address: 495-499 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 95

495-499 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/6/2026

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0Excellent

River North

Ranked #26 of 547 in River North

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Mar 6, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 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

495-499 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Mar

Mar 2024

2 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection1 License

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM NOVEMBER 2024 AND JANUARY 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO ASTERSISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD SLIDER AS UNDERCOOKED. OBSERVED DISCLOSURE NOT STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD SLIDER WITH AN ASTERISK IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED. CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. ASTERISK ADDED TO ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD SLIDER AND DISCLOSURE UPDATED TO STATE ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW PROTEIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES OF LIQUOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−31 pts

Jan 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SHELF WHERE GLASSWARE IS STORED OR REVERSE DESIGNATION OF HANDWASHING SINK AND DUMP SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED UTENSILS LAYING FLAT DURING STORAGE IN DISHWASHING AREA ON SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BOWLS AND POTS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT EQUIPMENT DURING STORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD CEILING TO ENTRANCE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

License InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
EXTERIOR NORTH EXIT DOOR HAS AN OPEN GAP OF LESS THAN 1/2 AN INCH ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
DRYING DISH RACK NEXT TO BAR HAND SINK MUST BE PROTECTED BY CONTAMINATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD SO THAT PREP AREA IS; 1) IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION; 2) WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION;
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPEN HOLES/GAPS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CEILING AND WALL ADJACENT TO CEILING NEAR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DID NOT OBSERVE BASE COVING ON WALL ADJACENT TO FLOOR JUNCTURES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND DISH AREA IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT THE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES SHALL BE COVED AND CLOSED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPEN GAPS BETWEEN SINK FIXTURES IN BASEMENT HANDSINK AND MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SEAL AND/OR PROVIDE CAULK IN BETWEEN ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILIY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, AND DURABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND WALL IN MOP STORAGE CLOSET IS NOT A CLEANABLE SURFACE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEEP OPEN PITS THROUGHOUT BRICKWALLS IN THE BAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST SEAL ALL OPEN PITS ON BRICKWALLS TO ENSURE THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES THAT ARE HIRED IN THE FACILITY OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−19 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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