Roots Southern Cuisine
Public records currently show only two inspections for Roots Southern Cuisine. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Roots Southern Cuisine is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roots Southern Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roots Southern Cuisine on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roots Southern Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Roots Southern Cuisine.
Has Roots Southern Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Roots Southern Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Roots Southern Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.