WESTIN RIVER NORTH CHGO HOTEL - EMPLOYEE CAFE

320 N DEARBORN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654 · Restaurant

18 inspections

CanvassApr 30, 2026
1 infraction
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassMar 10, 2025
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NEAR DOOR IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DRAINS IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA NEAR COUNTER HOLDING BAG IN A BOX. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DRAINS IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA NEAR COUNTER HOLDING BAG IN A BOX FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE TO THE LEFT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE TO THE LEFT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
Canvass Re-InspectionJan 17, 2024
3 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BUILDUP ON UNDERSIDE OF DISPENSING AREA OF SODA MACHINE AROUND NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREA OF COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREAS OF SODA MACHINE AROUND NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREA OF COFFEE MACHINE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJan 9, 2024
7 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 0PPM CHLORINE IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 100PPM BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD PASTA IN WALKIN COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $6 WEIGHING 4LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED BUILDUP ON UNDERSIDE OF DISPENSING AREA OF SODA MACHINE AROUND NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREA OF COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREAS OF SODA MACHINE AROUND NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREA OF COFFEE MACHINE.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF LIQUID WASTE WATER IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA AND MAINTAIN.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569315 DATED 01/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON ALL DRINK MACHINES ON BUFFET LINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassJan 6, 2023
5 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS MEATS IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
- 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
  - MEATBALLS, CABBAGE, RAW SALMON, AND COOKED SHORT RIBS IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $300 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 20 POUNDS. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT [email protected]. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON ALL DRINK MACHINES ON BUFFET LINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK ALL SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO WALLS.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE (ANSI ACCRED.).
CanvassJan 12, 2022
0 infractions
CanvassJun 14, 2019
1 infraction
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  - PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HOLD A FOOD AND SANITATION CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
CanvassDec 1, 2017
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT SALAD BAR SELF-SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - HOT HOLDING GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
CanvassJan 19, 2017
0 infractions
CanvassNov 3, 2016
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
CanvassJan 28, 2016
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassApr 9, 2015
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - NO FOOD HNADLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
CanvassFeb 28, 2014
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHER AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ,CLEAN OR REPLACE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BOTTOM PIPPING OF SAME BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassApr 1, 2013
0 infractions
CanvassMar 12, 2012
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE RPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: ICE CHUTE & NOZZLES OF SODA DISPENSER, DRIP PANS OF COFFEE DISPENSERS, CONDENSERS OF SMALL COOLER, WHHELED RACKS IN COOLER=DUE TO SLIME/DUST/FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS UNDER & BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN MAIN DISHROOM MUST BE RE-SURFACED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
CanvassNov 4, 2011
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR SNEEZE GUARDS AT SALAD BAR. NO FOOD WAS BEING STORED IN SALAD BAR UPON INSPECTION.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN SERVICE COUNTER, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE WALLBASES IN THE WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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. FIX DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMP SINK LEFT COMPARTMENT.
CanvassOct 28, 2010
0 infractions
CanvassJan 11, 2010
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must detail clean and sanitize all unclean equipment throughout prep area.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must detail clean and sanitize all unclean walls throughout prep area.