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Whispers At Oak Street Beach

Restaurant

1001 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611

River North

Jul 11, 2024 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Grab-and-go items lacked required labels including allergen information and ingredient lists.

Key Findings

  • Grab-and-go food items on display were not properly labeled with identity, net weight, ingredients, allergen information, or business name and address.
  • Cutting boards in prep areas had deep cuts and dark stains, requiring refinishing or replacement.
  • Clutter between the main bar and walk-in cooler created potential pest harborage and needed removal.
  • No proof of food handler training was available for staff; records must be maintained on site.

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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Violation code #37 โ€” FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. FRESH CUT WATERMELON, TRAIL MIX, VARIETY OF NUTS MIXED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED

Violation code #47 โ€” FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE ALL-PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection History

Whispers At Oak Street Beach has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 40% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 31, 2026.

Jul 31, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Jul 29, 2026Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations
Aug 21, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Aug 13, 2025Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 2, 2025Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

12 violations
Jul 11, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations
Jul 8, 2024Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

6 violations
Jul 3, 2024Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
Jun 27, 2022Conditional

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Jun 22, 2022Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations