What is Fare's health inspection score?

Fare has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fare last inspected?

Fare was last inspected on May 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fare have?

Fare has 7 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fare safe to eat at?

Yes, Fare has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Fare serve?

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

Official Health Record

Fare

Name: Fare
Address: 251 E HURON ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 96

251 E HURON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/21/2026

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0Excellent

American•Streeterville

Ranked #83 of 717 in StreetervilleBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: May 21, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

57%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 97/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (96/100) 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

Oct 2023

2 inspections

Oct

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

May 2026

2 inspections

2 intermediate

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 License

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 26

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED HOT TOFU AND CHICKEN HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. MANAGER STATED TIME AS A CONTROL WAS BEING USED HOWEVER THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION RECORDED FOR THE DAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECORD TIME AS A CONTROL PROPERLY OR KEEP HOT FOOD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. FOOD RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES IN KITCHEN OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 1 COMPARMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP ENTIRE FAUCET IS LOOSE AT BASE OF SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

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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