What is Forno Rosso's health inspection score?

Forno Rosso has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Forno Rosso last inspected?

Forno Rosso was last inspected on March 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Forno Rosso have?

Forno Rosso has 11 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Forno Rosso safe to eat at?

Yes, Forno Rosso has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Forno Rosso serve?

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

Official Health Record

Forno Rosso

Name: Forno Rosso
Address: 3717-3719 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 86

3717-3719 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Mar 24, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

56%

Clean Rate

1.2

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

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.

Location

3717-3719 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, IL 60634

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

3 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Sep 2024

2 inspections

5 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Feb

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass4 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PLATES AND UTENSILS INVERTED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT REAR MOP SINK FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED PIPE CONNECTED TO WATER HEATER DRINING INTO PAN. WASTE WATER MUST BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FO ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MINOR TEARS ON GASKETS INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS LOCATED AT PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU.(STEAK).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND POTS ON DRYING RACKS STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-30-21 INSPECTION # 2500980. VIOLATION 39.OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT PIZZA PREP HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND AT BAR HANDSINK NEXT TO ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 53.OBSERVED REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 56.OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN MEN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 22

Non-Inspection 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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