Fare

71 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

Other

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Fare stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Fare is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Suspected Food Poisoning

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMIT SPILL KIT.(MISSING ITEMS GOGGLES, SPRAY DISINFECTANT,ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE.

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sink at main prep area. Observed Trays and pans placed in hand sink, instructed manager to keep all hand wash sinks free from any obstruction. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employees personal foods placed next to customers food, instructed to separate.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Observed open food containers placed outside sneeze guard protection covering limits at front service lines, Instructed manager to keep all open food under sneeze guard coverings.

Aug 12, 2022

License

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FOUND NO CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fare last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fare on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fare?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fare.

Has Fare's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fare have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fare means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Fare inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fare is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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