Chicago
34
BEAT

Rpm Seafood/rpm on the Water

317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
34/100

Mixed record — 6 of 12 inspections passed

Inspections
12
6 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-31
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
34/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-31
Failed 3 inspections (2024, 2024, 2023)
Food Temperature issues found across 7 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 14×
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety critical
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Documentation & Training minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-07-31 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN DISH ROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES PUT THEM THRU LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NO HANDWASHING.CLEANING SOILED ROLLING DISH CARTS WITHOUT HANDWASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS A...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE , REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAI...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA (IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTI...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOKING AREA.OBSERVED PORK CHORIZO WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.3F-49.4F AND TRUFFLE FONTINA SAUCES WITH INTERNAL TEMP...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED (1) MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA CHEF AWARE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEE MEN/WOMEN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

2025-05-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE DRAWER PREP-LINE COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOKING AREA.OBSERVED ROASTED LOBSTER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.8F-48.4F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE ADEQUATE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING CLOTH TOWELS TO DRY PLATES.INSTRUCTED TO ONLY AIR-DRY PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACKENED,MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2024-12-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-12-26 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 83.3F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE ...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

2024-10-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

2024-09-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINKS FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN THREE BARS(BARS ARE LOCATED ON MAIN LEVEL, MEZZANINE LEVEL AND EVENT SPACE LEVEL). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THREE BARS FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70.7F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON MAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBI...

critical Chemical Safety

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2024 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 T...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.2-53.4F(SLICED TOMATOES 53.4F AND RICE 48.2F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALU...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED ...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

2023-08-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: EXTERIOR LARGE WINDOWS/DOORS ARE WIDE OPEN LEADING TO OUTDOOR PATIO AREA WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: CURRENT PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2023-08-16 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE HANDLE DIRTY DISHES AND CLEAN DISHES AT THE SAME TIME WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES IN BETWEEN TASKS. DISCUSSED WITH CHEF ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDSINK WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 134F AT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 125F IN EMPLOYEE MENS RESTROOM. HOT WATER FOR A HANDWASHING SINK MUST MAINTAIN BETWEEN 100-120F. MAINTENANCE MANAGER CORRECTED HANDSINKS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DROP SHOOT IS SOILED WITH BLACK SLIMEY DEBRIS. CHEF ON SITE HAD ICE MACHINE EMPTIED MACHINE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

DID NOT OBSERVE ANY EXPIRATION/DISCARD DATE LABELS ON PREPPARED BEEF AND CRAB MEAT IN WALK-IN COOLER. FOODS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED IF THE FOOD IS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PRE...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

DID NOT OBSERVE ASTERISKS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ITEMS (OYSTERS AND RIBEYE STEAK) ITEMS ON MENU. FACILITY PROVIDED ASTERISKS FOR OYSTERS AND RIBEYE ITEMS AND REPRINTED MENUS WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EXTERIOR LARGE WINDOWS/DOORS ARE WIDE OPEN LEADING TO OUTDOOR PATIO AREA WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE LARGE/SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN BAR LOCATED NEAR OUTDOOR PATIO AREA. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE LARGE/SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CURRENT PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2023-05-25 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

In-use utensils stored in standing water, Instructed to keep according to helath code.

2022-06-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DOWNSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED UNUSED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE IN BAR PREP AREA. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL A VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO IS ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED UNUSED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY TO CITY OF CHICAGO FOR VARIANCE TO USE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2020-09-29 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2019-08-29 Pass License

No violations found.

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