Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Fare

Name: Fare
Address: 71 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL

71 S Wacker Dr

Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 21, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR SURFACE OF UPRIGHT HOT-HOLDING UNIT (BOTTOM DOOR) IN POOR REPAIR, INTERIOR PANEL DETACHED AND INSULATION EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UPRIGHT HOT-HOLDING UNIT INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR: REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK VIBRATES HEAVILY WHEN COLD WATER TURNED ON, BUT FUNCTIONAL; BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE REAR AREA UTILITY SINK CAP AND MOUNT DAMAGED, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LISTED PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source

Suspected Food Poisoning

Oct 20, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

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

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 18, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s 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)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s 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.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 18, 2024 · Original Source