River Roast
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
74
Score
RIVER ROAST, located at 315 N La Salle Dr in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 22, 2025, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues related to the cleanliness and sanitation of food-contact surfaces and the design and construction of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across 21 scored inspections, RIVER ROAST has historically maintained a mostly low-risk status.
21
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Apr 25, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Jan 12, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 5, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Apr 16, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 9, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
May 29, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 30, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 15, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 13, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
May 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 17, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 28, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 28, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 19, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Dec 22, 2025 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP LINE AREAS AND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT FOOD PREP LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND FLOORS AT BAR IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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