RIVERS
(Also Known As: RIVERS / RITTERGUT / FIRST CAFE)
30 S WACKER DR, CHICAGO, IL 60606
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2023 Inspection
December 12, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (LETTUCE) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NO...(+4 more)
Nov 30, 2022 Inspection
November 30, 2022• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Nov 21, 2022 Inspection
November 21, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Nov 14, 2022 Inspection
November 14, 2022• Canvass• 9 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY F...(+8 more)
Feb 1, 2019 Inspection
February 1, 2019• Complaint• 10 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38...(+9 more)
Apr 12, 2018 Inspection
April 12, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND PREPACKAGED FOODS,( COOKIES, GRANOLA PARFAITS, ETC) IN THE GRAB AND GO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTA...(+2 more)
Apr 5, 2018 Inspection
April 5, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DISH ROOM NOT MA...(+3 more)
Nov 17, 2017 Inspection
November 17, 2017• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Observed pots improperly stored on top shelves in kitchen area. Must invert al...(+4 more)
Sep 7, 2017 Inspection
September 7, 2017• Canvass• 8 violations
Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING SALADS AN...(+7 more)
Nov 29, 2016 Inspection
November 29, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET IN POOR REPAIR ON REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,(RITTERGUT.MUST REPLACE(+3 more)
Nov 18, 2016 Inspection
November 18, 2016• Canvass• 8 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER IN PREP KITCHEN MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.0F. ALSO PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN LINE AT COUNTER MAINTAINING I...(+7 more)
May 12, 2016 Inspection
May 12, 2016• Canvass• 8 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREMISES PREP COOLER IN THE 2 GO PREP KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED.AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER-52.7F.COOLER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE...(+7 more)
Mar 11, 2015 Inspection
March 11, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL SPLASH GUARDS MUST BE TIGHTED SO AT TO PROPERLY STAY UPRIGHT AT ALL TIMES AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINK...(+3 more)
Mar 10, 2015 Inspection
March 10, 2015• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A MEDIUM SIZE TRAY HOLDING COOKED CHICKEN NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE UNDER THE...(+5 more)
Jun 19, 2014 Inspection
June 19, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT THE FOLLOWING EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS; IN FRONT PREP AREA,TO GO AREA AND GRILL ...(+1 more)
Jun 13, 2014 Inspection
June 13, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ICE USED FOR DRINKS IN ICE BIN(S)BEHIND INDOOR BAR AND AT EXTERIOR OF SAME BAR AND ICE BIN BEHI...(+4 more)
Jun 11, 2014 Inspection
June 11, 2014• Canvass• 9 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.5 F. DEGREES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE...(+8 more)
Aug 16, 2013 Inspection
August 16, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKETS AT THE 4DRAWER COOLER AT THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE.(+4 more)
May 28, 2013 Inspection
May 28, 2013• Complaint Re-Inspection• 8 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT THE RIVERS TO GO COUNTER AREA IN THE 3...(+7 more)
May 22, 2013 Inspection
May 22, 2013• Complaint• 10 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND AT MAINLINE KITCHEN PANTRY REFRIGERATOR(50.9F) AND A 4DRAWER COOLER(50.4F) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. CDI INST...(+9 more)
Mar 14, 2012 Inspection
March 14, 2012• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: (7-38-005A) FOUND THE FRONT PREP COOLER (BY THE BAR), WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.3-63.7F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD UNITS AT 40F OR BEL...(+6 more)
Mar 24, 2011 Inspection
March 24, 2011• Tag Removal• 1 violation
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...
Mar 18, 2011 Inspection
March 18, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ...(+2 more)
Apr 9, 2010 Inspection
April 9, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during...(+4 more)
Health Department Contact
Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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