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THE RIVER OF CHICAGO
2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60657
Health Inspection: good
Official health department data. Inspected 2025-07-30; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source
2 findings at the latest imported inspection (2025-07-30), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2025-07-30: Canvass
Pass
- Not Critical: CHI-51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR/MAIN BAR TO LEAK FROM THE DRAIN PIPE WHEN SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HAND SINK OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER TO BE SLOW DRAINING, BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
- Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD VENTILATION/FILTERS IN THE MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA TO BE COVERED WITH A HEAVY LAYER OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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