What is Rivers's health inspection score?

Rivers has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rivers last inspected?

Rivers was last inspected on November 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rivers have?

Rivers has 19 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rivers safe to eat at?

Yes, Rivers has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Rivers serve?

Rivers serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rivers

Name: Rivers
Address: 30 S WACKER DR, Chicago, 60606
Rating: 91

30 S WACKER DR, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/17/2025

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #205 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Nov 17, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

3.2

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

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 90/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (91/100) 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

Nov 2022

3 inspections

7 high priority

3 intermediate

1 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND RACKS INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT DRIP COFFEE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Basic

5 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (LETTUCE) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. THE EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS AND PROVIDED GLOVES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE TWO BAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE FRONT RIGHT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. THE MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DURING THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRESH MARKET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO 2-DOOR FREEZER UNIT IN FAST MARKET KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER AT THE FRONT RIGHT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−34 pts

Nov 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High3 Med1 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

28/100inspection score

−67 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 91F - 89F LOCATED AT MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND PANEL FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. ALSO NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE RINSE SOLUTION AT 137F . MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (FRONT BAR) AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE(DISHWASHING AREA) TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SAID DISHMACHINES UNTIL CDPH COMES OUT TO INSPECT AND THEY ARE WORKING ADEQUATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
FOUND 36 GALLONS OF TOMATO SOUP IN THREE SEPERATE WALK IN COOLERS WITH A 11/4 PREPARED DATE. MUST DISCARD FOOD ITEMS WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. ALSO OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEANS, AND COOKED RICE, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND TUNA SERVED UNDERCOOKED ON MENNU. FOUND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK AND REMINDER. FOUND NO DISCLOSURE BY FOOT NOTE STATING THAT MENU ITEMS ARE "SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED" INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROX 8-10 SMALL FLIES IN CORNER UNDER FRONT BAR NEXT TO 1 COMP SINK. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND LIGHT LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM BURNOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Base deductions−67 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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