1001 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
River NorthA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
No hot water at handwash sinks—water measured at only 73°F instead of required 100-110°F.
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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NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT BIG BAR HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 73.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT A MINIMAL 100.0 F FOR BIG BAR HANDWASH SINK AND 110.0 F FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). ESTABLISHMENT PUT ON 2-DAY WORKAROUND BY CDPH.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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.
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.