Canvass Re-Inspection
May 7, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 7, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Westin River North Chgo Hotel- Main Kitchen
320 N Dearborn St
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 30, 2026
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 29Other
Official wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LOGS ON SITE RELATED TO APPROVED CDPH VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO BEGIN KEEPING THERMOMETER CALIBRATION LOGS, TEMPERATURE LOGS, REFRIGERATION LOGS, AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY VARIANCE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 10, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET(LEFT FAUCET) AROUND COLD WATER KNOB ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FAUCET TO SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES LEADING INTO WALK IN FREEZER N. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN FREEZER N FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN FREEZER O. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN FREEZER O AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 17, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALKIN FREEZER P AND WALKIN COOLER M. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 9, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 01/09/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020(A)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON SQUARE CONTAINER WITH WHEELS USED TO STORE AND MOVE EQUIPMENT IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNUSED BOOSTER HEATER IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALKIN FREEZER P AND WALKIN COOLER M. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source