What is Roister's health inspection score?

Roister has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Roister last inspected?

Roister was last inspected on October 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Roister have?

Roister has 12 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Roister safe to eat at?

Yes, Roister has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Roister serve?

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

Official Health Record

Roister

Name: Roister
Address: 951 W FULTON MARKET, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 88

951 W FULTON MARKET, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/30/2025

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #257 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Oct 30, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 84/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) 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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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Mar

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 basic

Sep

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass2 Complaint2 Suspected Food Poisoning

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, FRENCH, RAW OYSTERS, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS DISHWASH PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON COMPRESSOR OF FREEZER LOCATED AT BAR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOODS LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT BULB COVER IN UPSTAIR HOOD DAMAGED BY FIRE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FOOD EMPLOYEE - OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA TOUCH HIS CELL PHONE, PUT HIS PHONE AWAY, AND THEN HANDLE ROMAINE LETTUCE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR PUTTING ON CLEAN GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE STOPPED PREPPING AND WASHED HANDS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OR PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE GLASS WASHER DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN THE 1ST-FLOOR DISHWASHING ROOM BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 22

Suspected Food Poisoning InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING AT VENTILATION HOOD (1ST FLOOR PREP). MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Suspected Food Poisoning InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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