What is Federales's health inspection score?

Federales has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Federales last inspected?

Federales was last inspected on May 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Federales have?

Federales has 18 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Federales safe to eat at?

Federales has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Federales serve?

Federales serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Federales

Name: Federales
Address: 180 N MORGAN ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 80

180 N MORGAN ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/20/2026

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #735 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: May 20, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 87/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Jul 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

May 2026

1 inspections

4 intermediate

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Non-Inspection

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

4 Med

4 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A STORAGE RACK OF BAR DRINKS AND A CHEST FREEZER STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINKS STORED BENEATH SEWAGE LINES OR WRAP THE SEWAGE LINES TO INTERCEPT ANY POTENTIAL DRIPS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD SPLASH ON THE CEILING TILES OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

Base deductions−9 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR AREA, 1ST FLOOR MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWL USED AS SCOOP IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN TORTILLA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH HANDLE TO PREVENT HAND CONTACT WITH DRY FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE DRAIN PLUMBING OF THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS TO BE SLOW-DRAINING: BASEMENT AREA HANDWASHING SINK, REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FIXTURES TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED HANDWASHING LAVATORY IN BASEMENT AREA WITHOUT NEARBY WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE HAND TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR HANDWASHING LAVATORY IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE REAR CORNER OF THE BASEMENT AREA (BEHIND EQUIPMENT) TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD WASTE AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED WALLS OF TO-GO WINDOW BAR AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA(S) AND CLEAN AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DEAD/NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD IN REAR TORTILLA PREP AREA, INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA (NEAR WARMING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS WITH BULBS IN GOOD REPAIR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR ALL AREAS IN WHICH FOOD IS HANDLED OR PREPARED AND MAINTAINED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING, FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND STICKY RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER USED FOR STORING SHOT GLASSES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE RIGHT SINK (1 OUT OF 3) IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGEMENT ADJUSTED THE SINK AT THE INSPECTION TIME, AND IT NOW PROVIDES WATER AT 100F.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT MIDDLE HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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