What is LA Fournette's health inspection score?

LA Fournette has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Fournette last inspected?

LA Fournette was last inspected on February 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Fournette have?

LA Fournette has 14 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Fournette safe to eat at?

Yes, LA Fournette has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does LA Fournette serve?

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

Official Health Record

LA Fournette

Name: LA Fournette
Address: 1547 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 96

1547 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/2/2026

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0Excellent

American•Old Town

Ranked #59 of 367 in Old TownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Feb 2, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 95/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (96/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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1547 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct

Dec 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE RAIL ON THE LEFT WALL GOING INTO THE BASEMENT VERY LOOSE AND HANGING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
LIGHT DUST BUILD UP UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR AND FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED CLEANING IN DISWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT UNDER SINKS, IN CORNERS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-603.15: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TUNA/EGG SANDWICHES IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN DELI AREA; 5LBS OF TUNA/EGG SANDWICH MEASURED AT 50.1F. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $85. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA ACTIVELY PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SMAll LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2473091 ON 12.25.21. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA ACTIVELY PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−8 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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