What is Fanfares Catering's health inspection score?

Fanfares Catering has a SafeDine safety score of 99 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fanfares Catering last inspected?

Fanfares Catering was last inspected on March 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fanfares Catering have?

Fanfares Catering has 23 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fanfares Catering safe to eat at?

Yes, Fanfares Catering has an excellent safety record with a score of 99/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Fanfares Catering serve?

Fanfares Catering serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Fanfares Catering

Name: Fanfares Catering
Address: 742 E 95TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 99

742 E 95TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/2/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #84 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Mar 2, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.9

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-1

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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742 E 95TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Jul 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

Jul

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Mar 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Mar

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar 2026

1 inspections

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Non-Inspection2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Mar 26

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE COLD WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP/REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3/2-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND SEAL THE OPENING IN THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WELL LIT PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED PANS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FREEZER CHEST AT THE REAR STORAGE/GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-402.12 OBSERVED PACKAGE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CRATES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS IN CRATES AND ONLY STORE FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND ON SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE FLOOR AT THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med6 Basic

9 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT OPERABLE. BOTH HOT AND COLD-WATER KNOBS WERE MISSING, SO WAS UNABLE TO CHECK HOT AND COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK AND ENSURE THE SINK HAS HOT (100-120F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A STICKY TRAP AT THE FRONT OFFICE AREA ACROSS FROM THE FRONT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 18-25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS IN THE GARAGE/REAR STORAGE AREA TO THE LEFT OF THE AREA UNDER THE WOODEN DESK AND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE SAME SAID AREA ON A SHEET TRAY AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PANS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FREEZER CHEST AT THE REAR STORAGE/GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PACKAGE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CRATES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS IN CRATES AND ONLY STORE FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND ON SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE WERE 72.2-72.3F AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS 73.2F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER SO THE HANDWASHING SINK CAN REACH AND MAINTAIN 100F AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE FLOOR AT THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RUSTY FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/20/2022, REPORT # 2568788 #55 OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS IN 1ST WASHROOM AT HAND SINK AND TOLIET. MUST REPAIR/ SEAL #56 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−32 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED INSECT TRAPS HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ONLY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY INSTALLS INSECT TRAPS

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS IN 1ST WASHROOM AT HAND SINK AND TOLIET. MUST REPAIR/ SEAL
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−9 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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