What is Fairgrounds Erie's health inspection score?

Fairgrounds Erie has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fairgrounds Erie last inspected?

Fairgrounds Erie was last inspected on April 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fairgrounds Erie have?

Fairgrounds Erie has 22 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fairgrounds Erie safe to eat at?

Fairgrounds Erie has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Fairgrounds Erie

Name: Fairgrounds Erie
Address: 306 W ERIE ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 68

306 W ERIE ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Ranked #360 of 547 in River North

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Apr 23, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+18 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

306 W ERIE ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

Aug

Aug 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Aug

Apr 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.15: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med2 Basic

6 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.5-48.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HAM SANDWICH(47.3F), ITALIAN SUB SANDWICH(47.1F), YOGURT(46.0F), CHICKEN WRAP(46.0-46.6F), TUNA SANDWICH(47.5F), SALAD WITH BEANS AND CHEESE(48.4F) AND CHEESE CUBES(45.5F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $75 WEIGHING 10LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES AND 1 LIVE ROACH IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS REAR STORAGE, REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED ROACH CRAWLING ON TABLE IN DINING AREA. MANAGER KILLED ROACH BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY AND ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/16/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−29 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

56/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm of Cl obtained on sanitizer test strips. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Spoons kept in standing water. instructed to keep in a clean dry container.

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection 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
4-501.11: GASKETS ON THE COOLER DOOR IS MISSING UNDER ESPRESSO AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE MISSING GASKETS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
EXTERIOR LARGE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR/WINDOWS IS LEFT WIDE OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE LARGE/SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FACILITY. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE LARGE/SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
GASKETS ON THE COOLER DOOR IS MISSING UNDER ESPRESSO AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE MISSING GASKETS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med

4 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT RENDERED INACCESSIBLE WITH BOXES OF CUPS PILED IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ACROSS FROM ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SAUSAGE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMRPOPER TEMPERATURES IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA: SAUASAGE AT 56.1F, GUACAMOLE AT 50.9F, DELI MEAT 55.7F, DELI MEAT AT 54.8F, AND EGGS AT 45.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED .

Base deductions−35 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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