Odyssey Chicago River

455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL 60611

Other

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2020, Odyssey Chicago River has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Odyssey Chicago River is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Oct 6, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice and coffee makers. Instructed to expose.

Jul 13, 2022

Complaint

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: bar Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse 0ppm for CL. instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. priority violation 7-38-025.By the end of inspection technician arrived and repaired dish machine.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of ice maker, Instructed to keep in a clean holder.

Jul 28, 2021

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE BUSSING STATION HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REPLACE TILES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 27, 2020

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Odyssey Chicago River last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Odyssey Chicago River on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Odyssey Chicago River?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Odyssey Chicago River.

Has Odyssey Chicago River's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Odyssey Chicago River have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Odyssey Chicago 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.

How often is Odyssey Chicago River inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Odyssey Chicago River is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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