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Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk: health inspection history

301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611

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Address
301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611
Also known as
Chi Bar
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Latest result
Pass on Jan 27, 2026
License numbers
2996885, 2996886, 2996887, 2996888, 2996892, 2996893, 2996894, 2996895, 2996896, 2996897, 2996898, 2996899, 2996900, 2996901, 2996902
Latest inspection
Jan 27, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown
17 inspections, Jan 27, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026

Across these 17 inspection records, results were: 13 × Pass; 2 × Fail; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions; 1 × Not Ready. 27 violations were listed in total. This business holds more than one city license at this address. Chicago can publish one row per license for the same visit; FoodCheck USA combines identical rows so each visit appears once.

Inspection history

Jan 27, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND BAR COUNTER TOP. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: REAR PREP HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED BAR FLOOR LITTERED BEHINED COOLERS AND AT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT BAR AND AT REAR PREP AREA BEHIND BAR.

Jan 27, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Jan 27, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT EAST SIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 27, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Jan 20, 2026 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 145F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HIGH TEMPEREATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE DDISHMACHINE MUST BE 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR OTHER PROPERLY SANITIZING DISH MACHINES.

Jan 20, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE HUNDRED LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN DISHWASH ROOM, ALSO OBSERVED 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SMALL FLIES MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES BY DATE OF RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING TILES AND WALLS AT THE DISHWASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVER AT THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RETROFIT WITH LIGHT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 2, 2025 License Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 3 (Low)

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 3, 2025 License

Result: PassRisk 3 (Low)

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 3, 2025 License

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jan 30, 2025 License

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN BROKEN NON-FUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BANQUET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.…
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN THE DISH CHEMICAL STOREROOM, BOTH DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED UNDER HANDSINK IN MAIN DISH ROOM A 4X5 HOLE IN WALL, ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM HOT WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FULL OF RUST OF MAIN DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 30, 2025 License

Result: PassRisk 3 (Low)

No violations listed in this record.

Jan 30, 2025 License

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED POT & PAN DISH MACHINE EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CHIPPED & BUBBLING PAINT IN THE CEILING IN THE DISHROOMS ON 2ND & 5TH FLOOR AND CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN 2ND FLOOR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. NOTED CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN DISH ROOM CEILING HAS BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Jan 27, 2025 License

Result: Not ReadyRisk 3 (Low)

No violations listed in this record.

Jan 27, 2025 License

Result: PassRisk 3 (Low)

No violations listed in this record.

Jan 27, 2025 License

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Jan 27, 2025 License

Result: FailRisk 3 (Low)
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ONLY ONE UNISEX TOILET ROOM ON THE 33RD FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOM AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

Jan 27, 2025 License

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE IN REAR PREP/DISH INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.