CHICAGO, IL - A routine inspection at Whispers at Oak Street Beach on 08/13/2025 resulted in citations for health code violations.
Located in the heart of Streeterville, Whispers at Oak Street Beach operates from a prominent location at 1001 N Lake Shore Drive Chicago Illinois, making it easily accessible to area customers.
According to inspection records: "39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display - comments: inspectors observed brisket being cooked outside in a smoker. 53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned - comments: 5-501." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Industry best practices require establishments to maintain rigorous cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. Per Food Safety Modernization Act, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving pest control, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Restaurant industry studies show that pest-related violations often correlate with other sanitation deficiencies Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. Per FDA Pest Control Guidelines, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
In addition to regulatory requirements, these issues may affect the business's standing and public trust. Community health organizations track health department findings to provide education to local residents.
Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.
Regular health inspections serve as critical safeguards for public health in Chicago's dining landscape. Transparency in reporting inspection findings ensures that community members can make informed decisions about their dining options.
| Inspection ID | 2622197 |
| DBA Name | WHISPERS AT OAK STREET BEACH |
| AKA Name | WHISPERS |
| License # | 2665239 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 1001 N LAKE SHORE DR |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60611 |
| Inspection Date | 08/13/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass Re-Inspection |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION |
| STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments | OBSERVED BRISKET COOKED OUTSIDE IN SMOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO FOOD IS COOKED OUTSIDE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FILL OUT APPLICATION OUTDOOR COOKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED |
| & CLEANED - Comments | 5-501.17 OBSERVED SEVERAL INDIVIDUAL TOILET STALLS AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. |
| Latitude | 41.90090767085534 |
| Longitude | -87.62402650126214 |
| Location | (41.90090767085534 |
This inspection was conducted on August 13, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation, pest-control.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
