Diversey River Bowl Lounge
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Diversey River Bowl Lounge, the earliest from 2014. The most recent report on file is from Oct 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Diversey River Bowl Lounge on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING FROM FAUCET. NOTED HAND SINK AT BAR LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 25, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID ON OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE TO BE CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT COVERS RECEPTACLE CONTENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE LID AND MAINTAIN ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS: FLOOR OF BEER WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA SOILED WITH LOOSE ARTICLES AND DRIED SPILLS, UTILITY SINK BASIN IN THE KITCHEN AREA SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BAR AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN AREA (ALONG COLD-HOLDING LINE) MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELLED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LABELS STATING THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ARTICLES (CUPS, TO-GO CONTAINERS, LIDS) IN STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BOXES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA AND REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING OF HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE OF LEAKS.
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Aug 15, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING FRYERS AND CARD BOARD FROM PREMISES LOCATED IN HALLWAY BY REAR DOOR.
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Jun 1, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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May 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE BELOW 180F AT THE BAR AREA. THE DIGITAL DISPLAY READ 77F FOR THE FINAL RINSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PIZZA PREP STATION NOT MAINTAINED FOR USE. THE WATER WAS TURNED OFF TO THE SINK BECAUSE THE FLOOR DRAIN BACKS UP WHEN THE WATER IS RUN AT THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER, DEEP FRYERS, 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND SHELF ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 16, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND AT BEER WALK IN COOLER DOOR WHICH LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWLS SINKS HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 25, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIRRHEA, BUT MISSING SOME NECESARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELF AND THE CAN FOOD COVERED IN FLOUR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLOUR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD STAINED, PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1 COMP SINK IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD OVER THE CHAR GRILL.
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Sep 12, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WAS OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SALSA) STORED OVER 24 HOURS AND NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS AFTER PREPARATION). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12(A) OBSERVED A BOWL USED AS A SCOOP FOR SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE AND STORE IT WITH THE HANDLE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD AND CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DEEP FRYERS, STOVE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER, AND THE STEAM TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Oct 11, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/ racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean(exterior)not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep cooler upper shelving area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, and exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several prepped potentially hazardous foods not properly labeled (chicken, sausage, etc). Instructed to label all prepped or potentially hazardous foods with name and date, and bulk food items with name.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found ice bin in bar without cover. Instructed must provide lid or cover for ice. Operator provided during inspection. Found cutting board heavily soiled and wit deep groves. Instructed to resurface or replace.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive debris build up on table can opener (holder). Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found excessive dirt and debris build up on metal shelves in kitchen area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found dirt build up on handles of exposed hand washing sink near pizza cook line. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found excessive grease build up on grease trap under 3 compartment sink. Must detail clean. Must maintain all.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors inside rear bar area worn, with many cracks and exposed rocks. Instructed to seal or paint so all surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found walls behind cooking line with dirt build up. Must remove, clean and sanitize.
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Sep 23, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR AT THE BAR NEXT TO THE POOL TABLES IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THIS AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
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Sep 21, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOK'S LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS WHIPPING CREAM AND CHICKEN WINGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR LINE PREP COOLER AND PIZZA PREP COOLER AND IN THE STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESE STORED IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 45.6F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER: MASHED POTATOES AT 51.9F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 50.5F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 44.4F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE: CHICKEN BITES AND TENDERS AT 43.8-50.5F. ALSO, OBSERVED COOKED ONIONS STORED IN A CONTAINER NEXT TO THE GRILL WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 85.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 192# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $475. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1494106 ON 8/26/14 NOT CORRECTED: 43/01 - INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPERATE AND SANITARY CONTAINER AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSEERVED PLASTIC SOUFFLE CUPS USED FOR SCOOPS FOR SALAD DRESSINGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS. OBSERVED WOOD SPLINTERS ON THE EDGES OF THE PIZZA PADDLES. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISHMACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR. THE FLOOR AT THE BAR NEXT TO THE POOL TABLES IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THIS AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Aug 26, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ON 8-26-14 FOUND HEAVY BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES ON MUCH OF THE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSPECTION HAD TO BE COMPLETED ON 8-27-14. UPON ARRIVAL ON 8-27-14 OBSERVED THAT FACILITY HAD CLEANED MACHINE WHICH WAS NOW FREE OF THE BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. TAG REMOVED AND FACILITY CAN RESUME USE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: ON AUGUST 26TH, 2014, AN APPROXIMATE 1/4 INCH GAP WAS FOUND ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE REAR AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED ON 8-27-14 AND FACILITY HAD MADE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS SO AS DOOR IS NOW TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REGULARLY DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FROM WALL TO WALL AND CORNER TO CORNER, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REGULARLY DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A DIPPER WELL NEAR THE TAKEOUT COUNTER BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HANDSINK IN OR ON WALL ATTACHED TO THE TAKEOUT COUNTER AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A HANDSINK AT THE BAR NEAR THE POOL TABLES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR THE MIDDLE HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM (2 ADDITIONAL SINKS ARE IN GOOD REPAIR).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPERATE AND SANITARY CONTAINER AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Diversey River Bowl Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Diversey River Bowl Lounge on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Diversey River Bowl Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Diversey River Bowl Lounge.
Has Diversey River Bowl Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Diversey River Bowl Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Diversey River Bowl Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Diversey River Bowl Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Diversey River Bowl Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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