APR 30
2026
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WESTIN RIVER NORTH CHGO HOTEL - EMPLOYEE CAFE.
EAT. 81/100
320 N DEARBORN ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 30, 2026 · passed
16 of 18 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
16 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 102025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 10
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NEAR DOOR IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DRAINS IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA NEAR COUNTER HOLDING BAG IN A BOX. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DRAINS IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA NEAR COUNTER HOLDING BAG IN A BOX FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE TO THE LEFT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE TO THE LEFT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
JAN 172024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BUILDUP ON UNDERSIDE OF DISPENSING AREA OF SODA MACHINE AROUND NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREA OF COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREAS OF SODA MACHINE AROUND NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREA OF COFFEE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 92024FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2024
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 0PPM CHLORINE IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 100PPM BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD PASTA IN WALKIN COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $6 WEIGHING 4LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON UNDERSIDE OF DISPENSING AREA OF SODA MACHINE AROUND NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREA OF COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREAS OF SODA MACHINE AROUND NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREA OF COFFEE MACHINE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF LIQUID WASTE WATER IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569315 DATED 01/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON ALL DRINK MACHINES ON BUFFET LINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 62023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS MEATS IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
MEATBALLS, CABBAGE, RAW SALMON, AND COOKED SHORT RIBS IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $300 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 20 POUNDS. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON ALL DRINK MACHINES ON BUFFET LINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK ALL SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO WALLS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE (ANSI ACCRED.).
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JUN 142019PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2019
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HOLD A FOOD AND SANITATION CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
DEC 12017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT SALAD BAR SELF-SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOT HOLDING GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NOV 32016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 3
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
JAN 282016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 28
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 92015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HNADLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
FEB 282014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHER AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ,CLEAN OR REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BOTTOM PIPPING OF SAME BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 122012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE RPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: ICE CHUTE & NOZZLES OF SODA DISPENSER, DRIP PANS OF COFFEE DISPENSERS, CONDENSERS OF SMALL COOLER, WHHELED RACKS IN COOLER=DUE TO SLIME/DUST/FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER & BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN MAIN DISHROOM MUST BE RE-SURFACED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
NOV 42011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 4
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR SNEEZE GUARDS AT SALAD BAR. NO FOOD WAS BEING STORED IN SALAD BAR UPON INSPECTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN SERVICE COUNTER, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE WALLBASES IN THE WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FIX DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMP SINK LEFT COMPARTMENT.
JAN 112010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must detail clean and sanitize all unclean equipment throughout prep area.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must detail clean and sanitize all unclean walls throughout prep area.
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