Currents on the River

200 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
American
Last inspected: Jul 12, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Currents on the River, the earliest from 2010. On Jul 12, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 12, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Currents on the River trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspection History
Jul 12, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT COFFEE STATION. MUST REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES TO ELEVATE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS, PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING BEHIND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Dec 14, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2010
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HANDSINK AT REAR PREP AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. A BROKEN DOOR GASKET OF A 4-DOOR COOLER ACROSS THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE FIXED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER BAR SINKS MUST BE REPLACED; ANY GAPS BETWEEN WALL PANELS AT FRNOT COFFEE STATION MUST BE FIXED; ANY OPENINGS AROUND PIPES MUST BE SEALED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE & FIX THE LEVERS FOR SINK DRAINS AT 3-COMP SINK (TO HOLD THE WATER PROPERLY). LEAKING FAUCETS AT KITCHEN'S 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED ALSO.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Currents on the River last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Currents on the River on file is from Jul 12, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Currents on the River?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Currents on the River.

Has Currents on the River's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Currents on the River have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Currents on the River means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.