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West River Cafe

September 24, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE STEAM TABLE: REFRIED BEANS AT 107.6F, GRAVY AT 131.7F, COOKED RICE AT 113.9F,CHICKEN SOUP AT 130.6F. STEAM TABLE NOTED UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT 105.2F WITH ONE GAS BURNER UNDER THE UNIT NOT OPERATIONAL. UNABLE TO INCREASE TEMPERATURE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. STEAM TABLE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED/REPLACED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR REINSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER MEANS TO HOLD FOODS HOT SUCH AS THE STOVETOP OR FLAT GRILL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: REAR PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING WATER IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.---LEAK FROM CEILING PIPING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE REAR METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: VENTILATION IN THE NORTH WASHROOM COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
code 56

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Compared with Pass on October 28, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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