What is Roots Handmade Pizza - Printer's Row's health inspection score?

Roots Handmade Pizza - Printer's Row has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Roots Handmade Pizza - Printer's Row last inspected?

Roots Handmade Pizza - Printer's Row was last inspected on May 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Roots Handmade Pizza - Printer's Row have?

Roots Handmade Pizza - Printer's Row has 14 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Roots Handmade Pizza - Printer's Row safe to eat at?

Yes, Roots Handmade Pizza - Printer's Row has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Roots Handmade Pizza - Printer's Row serve?

Roots Handmade Pizza - Printer's Row serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Roots Handmade Pizza - Printer's Row

Name: Roots Handmade Pizza - Printer's Row
Address: 744 S DEARBORN ST, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 87

744 S DEARBORN ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/5/2026

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0Excellent

Italian•South Loop

Ranked #104 of 292 in South LoopBetter than 59% of italian restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: May 5, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

44%

Clean Rate

1.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 89/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (87/100) 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

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

Aug 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Jul 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

Oct

Apr 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

May 2026

1 inspections

May

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionPass with Conditions

2 High1 Med

3 total2 risk factors

65/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED A BROWNISH/BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL AND CEILING ALSO IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE SHELF LOCATED BY THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA SUCH AS WINDOWS/ROOF OPENED WITHOUT APPROPRIATE SCREENS IN ORDER THE PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE FAR LEFT AND FAR RIGHT CORNER OR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL OUTER OPENINGS (WINDOW/ROOF) CLOSED OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENS FOR ALL WINDOWS AND RETRACTABLE ROOF IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AT ALL TIMES AND MAKE REAR EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED A BROWNISH/BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL COOKS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO BE PROPERLY UTILIZED. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CANNOT BE DRAINED AT FULL CAPACITY WITHOUT FLOODING AT AIR GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CAN BE DRAINED AT FULL CAPACITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER IN CHARGE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−6 pts

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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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