What is Hannah's Bretzel 227 W. Monroe Llc's health inspection score?

Hannah's Bretzel 227 W. Monroe Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hannah's Bretzel 227 W. Monroe Llc last inspected?

Hannah's Bretzel 227 W. Monroe Llc was last inspected on February 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hannah's Bretzel 227 W. Monroe Llc have?

Hannah's Bretzel 227 W. Monroe Llc has 17 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hannah's Bretzel 227 W. Monroe Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, Hannah's Bretzel 227 W. Monroe Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Hannah's Bretzel 227 W. Monroe Llc serve?

Hannah's Bretzel 227 W. Monroe Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Hannah's Bretzel 227 W. Monroe Llc

Name: Hannah's Bretzel 227 W. Monroe Llc
Address: 227 W MONROE ST, Chicago, 60606
Rating: 94

227 W MONROE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/18/2026

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #196 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Feb 18, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

2.1

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 93/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (94/100) 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.

Location

227 W MONROE ST, Chicago, IL 60606

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Mar 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Feb

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED DAMP ON THE FRONT SERVICE AREA COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE AREA 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE OF COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COLD-HOLDING UNIT PRIOR TO START OF INSPECTION. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED DAMP ON THE FRONT SERVICE AREA COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALL SURFACES BEHIND AND BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS, FLOORS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Water spray bottles not labeled, Instructed to label.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER (SALT) LOCATED NEAR THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS NAMES.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF CHIPS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE STREET ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH IN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE MINI REFRIGERATOR WHERE THE MILK FOR COFFEE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN AND MEN PUBLIC/STAFF RESTROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−21 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2562524 ON 8/22/22: FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED YELLOW AND PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED YELLOW AND PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THREE REACH IN COOLERS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 60F - 50F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF,TURKEY, SALMON, PESTO ,CHEESE ETC.) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.2-58.3F LOCATED IN THREE REACH IN PREP COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 100 LBS AT $300

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2321011 ON 11/5/19: OBSERVED NO PHYSICAL SEPARATION BETWEEN FOOD PREP SINK AND WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−27 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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