118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
River NorthA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Dishwasher not sanitizing, coolers too warm, and 50+ flying insects found throughout facility.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE BAR AREAS AND IN BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AREAS ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 4 LIVE LARGE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE ROOF TOP BAR AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.
Tanta has had 20 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 4, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Suspected Food Poisoning — Prompted by a report of someone getting sick after eating here.
Suspected Food Poisoning — Prompted by a report of someone getting sick after eating here.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.