Fare

251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611

Other

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Fare has been inspected four times since 2023. Fare was last inspected on Oct 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Fare on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: 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.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 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.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 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.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 COMPARMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP ENTIRE FAUCET IS LOOSE AT BASE OF SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 16, 2023

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fare last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fare on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Fare's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fare have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the 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 around two times per year on average.

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