The Farehouse O'hare Plaza

8725 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL 60631

American

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, The Farehouse O'hare Plaza has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Farehouse O'hare Plaza is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2023

License

5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1"INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM CENTER OF MAIN EXTERIOR ENTRANCE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT BAR HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM AND WOMENS WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL 4" INCH COVING ALONG THE WALLBASE THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Farehouse O'hare Plaza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Farehouse O'hare Plaza on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has The Farehouse O'hare Plaza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Farehouse O'hare Plaza have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Farehouse O'hare Plaza 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 The Farehouse O'hare Plaza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Farehouse O'hare Plaza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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